Multi-function surgical instrument tool actuator assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8764734
APP PUB NO 20110046612A1
SERIAL NO

12858613

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A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gobron, Stephane Gosport, US 35 1333
Mereness, W Michael Bloomington, US 7 2418
Nishtala, Srinivas Bloomington, US 32 2018
Richards, Mark Isom Grand Prairie, US 8 149
Ward, Tim Ellettsville, US 17 917

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