Compensator to prevent backlash in a surgical instrument

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5732806
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08624171

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The present invention provides a surgical instrument which prevents backlash due to reduction of applied force on the handle or trigger of the surgical instrument. The instrument includes a clutch system that is adapted to maintain the position of the portion of the driver that is in mechanical communication with the forming tool upon reduction of the applied force.

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TELEFLEX MEDICAL INCORPORATED550 E SWEDESFORD ROAD SUITE 400 WAYNE PA 19087

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dawes, Stephen J Raleigh, NC 4 1862
Foshee, David L Apex, NC 50 4881
Steuperaert, Jan Le Faget, FR 8 445

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