Surgical tool kit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8021358
APP PUB NO 20080015552A1
SERIAL NO

11775170

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A tool kit for interchanging tools within an at least partially closed area is provided. The tool kit includes at least one tool, each tool being preferably provided within a tubular housing, and adapted to pivot out from the tool kit so that they can be attached to a receiving tool. The tool is designed to be returned to the tool kit after use, and if desired, switched with a different tool. In one embodiment, a surgical system permitting surgical tools to be interchanged within a patient's body is provided. A method of interchanging surgical tools within a patient's body is also provided.

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STERIS CORPORATION5960 HEISLEY ROAD MENTOR OH 44060

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Caputo, Jimmy C Carlsbad, US 37 4282
Doyle, Mark C San Diego, US 58 4241

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