Medical instrument with releasable lock

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5653729
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08595233

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An improved medical instrument with a releasable lock interposed between the handles of the needle holder to hold the jaws in closed position to grip an object. The lock has flexible fingers and a plurality of movable sleeves that allow one hand operation to selectively lock and release the jaws without substantial lateral displacement of the object. A plurality of locking stops is provided so that the jaws may be held closed at a variety to tensions, to accommodate a variety of objects.

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INNOMEDICA7452 WEST 78TH STREET BLOOMINGTON MN 55439

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chappuis, Michael C Bloomington, MN 2 12
Collins, Robert C Eden Prairie, MN 8 63

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