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FORCE LIMITING MECHANISM FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENT

  • US 20080004639A1
  • Filed: 09/14/2007
  • Published: 01/03/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An overload mechanism for use with a surgical device, comprising:

  • a force-receiving member pivotally and slidably disposed in a housing and having a surface with a first end and an opposed second end; and

    a biasing assembly disposed in the housing and adapted to resist movement of the force-receiving member, the resistance increasing from the first end to the second end.

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