Selectively rotatable shaft coupler

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8197400
APP PUB NO 20060111613A1
SERIAL NO

11238153

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The present invention is a system for dissipating loops in an elongated medical device having one end secured to an anchor point, such as a housing. The system includes a selectively rotatable shaft coupler that connects a shaft to the anchor point that allows a limited amount of shaft rotation during use, but which sets a restriction on the maximum amount of shaft rotation. In another embodiment, the invention provides a shaft coupling system for connecting a proximal end of an endoscope shaft to an object without the use of adhesives or fasteners. In another embodiment, the invention provides a rotatable shaft coupling system for rotatably coupling a first and second shaft segment.

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INCONE SCIMED PLACE MAPLE GROVE MN 55311-1566

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boulais, Dennis R Danielson, US 69 5655
Boutillette, Michael P Watertown, US 24 890
Dayton, Peter L Brookline, US 84 1870

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