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Materials collection system and uses thereof

  • US 6,325,806 B1
  • Filed: 01/31/2000
  • Issued: 12/04/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An instrument for collection of cuttings, comprising:

  • a tip having a bore for fitting to a cutting tool having a flute, wherein when fitted with a cutting tool having a flute, the tip and the flute form an enclosed channel; and

    a collection chamber attached to the tip for collecting and holding cuttings;

    a cutting tool having a flute fitted through the bore of the tip and translatable in and out through the instrument;

    wherein when in use, the instrument allows continuous unidirectional cutting tool rotation and cutting tool translation in and out through the instrument so as to channel, pull, or fling cuttings for accumulation in the collection chamber.

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