Surgical device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8512315
APP PUB NO 20080306342A1
SERIAL NO

11810501

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An in-line laparoscopic surgical instrument is provided, including a ratchet mechanism. The ratchet mechanism includes a single actuating means that may be used to engage, release, or defeat a ratchet engagement between portions of the handle.

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STERIS CORPORATION5960 HEISLEY ROAD MENTOR OH 44060

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Leonard, Robert F Atlanta, US 10 879
Merves, Michael Dunwoody, US 14 460

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