Method and device for ergonomically and ambidextrously operable surgical device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8956342
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13602696

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A handheld surgical device includes a multi-position throttle, rotatably attached to the body of the device, to allow for ambidextrous positioning of a motor speed control lever. The motor speed control lever may interact with a speed control sensor in the body of the device capable of detecting the actuation level of the motor speed control lever in any one of two or more positions.

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  • MICROAIRE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McKemie, Robert Charlottesville, US 1 812
Pascaloff, John H Charlottesville, US 13 1573
Russo, Robert Scott Charlottesville, US 11 937

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