Handle assembly for a surgical tool
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Sep 13, 2022
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Sep 30, 2021
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Mar 30, 2020
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Abstract
A handle assembly for a surgical tool including a handle having a distal end, and a first retaining mechanism attached to the distal end of the handle. The retaining mechanism includes a first retaining housing having a first central cavity for receiving a surgical tool, and a first locking mechanism moveable between first and second positions relative to the housing, the locking mechanism including a through hole for receiving the surgical tool. The handle assembly further includes a second retaining mechanism attached to a proximal end of the handle. The second retaining mechanism includes a second retaining housing having a second central cavity for receiving a handle extension, and a second locking mechanism moveable between first and second positions relative to the second retaining housing, the second locking mechanism having a through hole for receiving the handle extension.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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SHUKLA MEDICAL | 8300 SHEEN DRIVE ST PETERSBURG FL 33709 |
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- 2020 Application Filing Year
- A61F Class
- 5971 Applications Filed
- 3206 Patents Issued To-Date
- 53.70 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Sweitzer, Zachary Robert | Keyport, US | 84 | 218 |
# of filed Patents : 84 Total Citations : 218 |
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- A61F Class
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