Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Pivoting screw for use with a pair of jaw members of a surgical instrument
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Application No.: US13785185Application Date: 2013-03-05
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Publication No.: US10561432B2Publication Date: 2020-02-18
- Inventor: Russell Estrella , David Farascioni , Daniel Butkievich
- Applicant: Covidien LP
- Applicant Address: US MA Mansfield
- Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee: Covidien LP
- Current Assignee Address: US MA Mansfield
- Agency: Carter DeLuca & Farrell, LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/28
- IPC: A61B17/28 ; A61B17/068 ; A61B17/072 ; A61B17/29 ; A61B90/00

Abstract:
A loading unit assembly includes a tool assembly having first and second jaw members and a pivot pin configured to pivotably couple the first and second jaw members. The first jaw member is movable with respect to the second jaw member between spaced and approximated positions, wherein the pivot pin includes a base portion and first and second stepped portions extending radially outward from the base portion. The first and second stepped portions are configured to pivotably engage the first and second jaw members, respectively.
Public/Granted literature
- US20140252061A1 Pivoting Screw for Use with a Pair of Jaw Members of a Surgical Instrument Public/Granted day:2014-09-11
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