Control grip assembly
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1. A control grip assembly, comprising:
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a pair of handles extending outwardly from opposite sides of the body, the distal ends of the handles each being pivotally connected to the body;
a pair of struts, wherein each strut is pivotally connected to one of the handles;
an axially displaceable actuator mechanism disposed within the body, wherein movement of the handles causes the struts to move which in turn causes axial displacement of the actuator mechanism, wherein, the axially displaceable actuator mechanism controls the opening of a rongeur cutting blade.
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Abstract
A control handle assembly, comprising, a body; a pair of handles extending from the body; and an actuator disposed within the body, wherein the handles move in unison, and wherein movement of the actuator is controlled by movement of the pair of handles.
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1. A control grip assembly, comprising:
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a body;
a pair of handles extending outwardly from opposite sides of the body, the distal ends of the handles each being pivotally connected to the body;
a pair of struts, wherein each strut is pivotally connected to one of the handles;
an axially displaceable actuator mechanism disposed within the body, wherein movement of the handles causes the struts to move which in turn causes axial displacement of the actuator mechanism, wherein, the axially displaceable actuator mechanism controls the opening of a rongeur cutting blade.
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2. A control grip assembly, comprising:
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a body;
a pair of handles extending outwardly from opposite sides of the body, the distal ends of the handles each being pivotally connected to the body;
a pair of struts, wherein each strut is pivotally connected to one of the handles;
an axially displaceable actuator mechanism disposed within the body, wherein movement of the handles causes the struts to move which in turn causes axial displacement of the actuator mechanism; and
a thumb controlled actuator disposed at the distal end of the body. - View Dependent Claims (3)
the thumb controlled actuator controls the opening of jaws mounted on an articulator.
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Current AssigneeNuvasive Incorporated
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Original AssigneeNuvasive Incorporated
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InventorsLynch, Robert S., King, Nicolei R., Marino, James F., Stone, Corbett W.
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Primary Examiner(s)Jaworski, Francis J.
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Assistant Examiner(s)PATEL, MAULIN M
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Application NumberUS09/717,839Time in Patent Office847 DaysField of Search606/1, 606/51, 606/52, 606/205-210, 606/169, 606/139, 606/142, 600/562-568US Class Current606/184CPC Class CodesA61B 17/1604 Chisels; Rongeurs; Punches;...A61B 17/2909 HandlesA61B 2017/2919 details of linkages or pivo...A61B 2017/292 connection of actuating rod...
