Torque-limiting driver with a self-locking adapter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8919230
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13351118

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An internal adapter for use in torque-limiting handles for interchangeable orthopedic tools contains a slidable collar component, house component, retaining ring, spring, driver component, cover and cam which engages a torque-limiting mechanism. A plurality of securing ball mechanisms releasably secure an orthopedic tool in the adapter, while a configuration of chamfered surfaces centrally stabilize the tool. A plurality of guiding chamfers located in a driver component rotationally secures the orthopedic tool.

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BRADSHAW MEDICAL INC5732 95TH AVENUE KENOSHA WI 53144

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Gao, Hua Fox Point, US 99 1417

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