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Expandable access assembly including an internal thread mechanism
US8968191B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8968191-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113292114-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | Nov 24, 2010 |
| Publication date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
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An access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the tubular member including a threading extending at least a portion of an internal length of the tubular member. The access assembly further includes a first ring secured at the proximal end of the tubular member and a second ring secured at the distal end of the tubular member. The first ring and the second ring are expandable rings.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An access assembly configured and dimensioned for positioning within an opening in tissue, the access assembly comprising: a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the tubular member including an inner wall defining a passageway extending through the tubular member, the inner wall including internal threading; a first ring secured at the proximal end of the tubular member; a second ring secured at the distal end of the tubular membe…
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- What does patent US8968191B2 cover?
- An access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the tubular member including a threading extending at least a portion of an internal length of the tubular member. The access assembly further includes a first ring secured at the proximal end of the tubular member and a second ring secured at the distal end of the tubular membe…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Pribanic Russell, Covidien Lp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/3423. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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