Surgical instrument

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6506208
APP PUB NO 20020072766A1
SERIAL NO

09973304

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

A multi-function laparoscopic instrument with an end effector assembly including at least first and second movable members, a first actuator coupled to the first movable member, a second actuator coupled to the second movable member, and a handle assembly. The handle assembly includes a drive mechanism, at least one movable trigger pivotably connected with the drive mechanism, and a switching mechanism coupled to the drive mechanism and having at least two positions, a first position in which the drive mechanism is engaged with the first actuator to operate the first movable member when the movable trigger is activated and, a second position in which the drive mechanism is engaged with the second actuator to operate the second movable member when the movable trigger is activated.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
AESCULAP AG78532 TUTTLINGEN

International Classification(s)

  • [Classification Symbol]
  • [Patents Count]

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Evans, Stephen C 22 Carlisle Rd, Westford, MA 01886 44 2529
Hunt, Robert B 129 Dedham St., Dover, MA 02030 4 915
Melsky, Gerald S 2 Dewey Rd., Lexington, MA 02420 9 2251
Whipple, Gary 406 Newport Ave., South Attleboro, MA 02703 10 6709
Wisdom, Richard 3 Holmfield Ave., Mattapan, MA 02126 18 1205

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation