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US8968337B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8968337-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113151388-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | Jul 28, 2010 |
| Publication date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
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A surgical apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue is provided. The surgical apparatus includes a housing, a drive assembly, a trigger, and a shaft assembly. The trigger is operatively connected with the drive assembly. The drive assembly is at least partially positioned within the housing. The shaft assembly extends distally from the housing and has a first tubular member pivotally connected with a second tubular member located distally from the first tubular member. An articulation mechanism is operatively connected between the first and second tubular members, and includes a gear rack, at least one gear, and a gear segment, respectfully connected with each other to pivot the second tubular member about the pivot axis. The gear rack and at least one gear are located within the first tubular member. The gear segment extends proximally from the second tubular member.
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What is claimed is: 1. A surgical clip applying apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue, the apparatus comprising: a housing; a drive assembly at least partially positioned within the housing; a shaft assembly extending distally from the housing and having a first tubular member and a second tubular member located distally from the first tubular member, the first tubular member defining a longitudinal axis, the second tubular member supporting a plurality of…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8968337B2 cover?
- A surgical apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue is provided. The surgical apparatus includes a housing, a drive assembly, a trigger, and a shaft assembly. The trigger is operatively connected with the drive assembly. The drive assembly is at least partially positioned within the housing. The shaft assembly extends distally from the housing and has a first tubular member pi…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Whitfield Kenneth, Rethy Csaba L, Covidien Lp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/1285. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- 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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