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STEERABLE SHEATH ACTUATOR

  • US 20070260225A1
  • Filed: 05/17/2007
  • Published: 11/08/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/15/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A handle for use with a steerable surgical device, comprising:

  • a housing;

    an axle disposed within the housing;

    a plurality of teeth radially disposed around the axle;

    a movable knob connected to and outside the housing, the axle connected to the knob such that movement of the knob in a first direction causes the axle to rotate clockwise and movement of the knob in a second direction causes the axle to rotate counterclockwise;

    at least one hard-stop on the housing, the hard-stop adapted to limit movement of the knob;

    a loaded spring disposed within the housing, the loading spring having a cantilever arm adapted to engage the plurality of teeth around the axle and a movable button extending through an opening in the housing, such that movement of the button in a first direction causes the cantilever arm to engage the plurality of teeth and movement of the button in a second direction causes the cantilever arm to disengage from the plurality of teeth

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