USPatent applicationPatented

Over-ratchet safety for a vessel sealing instrument

Granted 29 Apr 2008 · no office action yet

Current assignee: Covidien · originally Sherwood Services AG

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Inventors: Adam B. Seitman, Michael C. Moses · Examiner: Ian Simmons · AU 2916 · TC 2900

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29/214,823
filed 8 Oct 2004
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Patent
US D567943
granted 29 Apr 2008

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Description

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›FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an…

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an over-ratchet safety for a vessel sealing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a rear view thereof.

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D24/144D24/133

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