Automatic laparoscopic ligation clip applicator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5904693
SERIAL NO

08346285

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A laparoscopic ligation clip applicator for automatically applying a plurality of ligation clips includes a handle assembly having an actuator, an elongated shaft connected to the handle assembly, and an actuating mechanism disposed within the shaft. The actuating mechanism includes a clamp for engaging a first piece of the ligation clip and a slidable driver for driving a second piece of the ligation clip relative to the first piece. The actuating mechanism also includes a hold for preventing rearward movement of the ligation clips, and an advancer for sequentially feeding the ligation clips. A slidable cam, operably connected to the handle assembly, actuates the clamp, the driver and the advancer.

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  • SHERWOOD SERVICES AG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen, William J Stratford, CT 181 14719
Conners, John A Fairfield, CT 5 4723
Dicesare, Paul C Norwalk, CT 58 14212
Logan, Joseph N Trumbull, CT 43 14175
Stein, Jeffrey A Milford, CT 44 14314

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