Anti-rotation locking feature
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Apr 18, 2017
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Jan 31, 2012
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Abstract
An adjustment tool enables manipulation of a prosthetic anatomical device such as an annuloplasty ring. The tool includes a compression member which is operative for retarding rotation of the adjustment shaft to preclude inadvertent rotation thereof during use of the tool by the surgeon. A locking device is associated with the adjustment tool to enable the releasable attachment of the tool to the anatomical device during its adjustment by manipulation of the tool. The locking device is oriented into operative and inoperative positions by the engagement and disengagement of locking elements. A scale may be provided on the adjustment tool to assist a surgeon in determining the size or amount of adjustment to the size of the anatomical device during its adjustment.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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ST JUDE MEDICAL LLC | 100 ABBOTT PARK ROAD ABBOTT PARK IL 60064 |
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- B25B Class
- 676 Applications Filed
- 566 Patents Issued To-Date
- 83.73 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bethards, Christopher | Louisville, US | 2 | 23 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 23 | |||
Bielefeld, Eric E | Floyds Knobs, US | 22 | 473 |
# of filed Patents : 22 Total Citations : 473 | |||
Furnish, Gregory R | Louisville, US | 83 | 4111 |
# of filed Patents : 83 Total Citations : 4111 |
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