Surgical handpiece

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a surgical handpiece showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternative surgical handpiece showing my new design; and

FIG. 9 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a side elevation view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Product brochure, "Aesculap Integral Shaver System," Aesculap AG, Orthopaedic Division. (date unknown, admitted prior art). "Unidrive-A New Shaver System for Surgical Arthroscopy," Endo World, Art No. 3-E, 1994, Karl Storz GmbH & Co., Tuttlingen, Germany and Karl Storz Endoscopy, America. Product brochure, "A Revolutionary New Shaver System With Quality You Can Count On," Arthrex, Inc., 1994. Product brochure, "Apex. Peak Performance With Striking Power," Linvatec Corporation, 1995. 1996 Products Catalog, Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Jan. 1, 1996.
Patent History
Patent number: D388170
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 31, 1995
Date of Patent: Dec 23, 1997
Assignee: Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. (Andover, MA)
Inventor: Douglas D. Sjostrom (Reading, MA)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Frank Martinez
Law Firm: Fish & Richardson P.C.
Application Number: 0/45,831
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Hand Manipulated Tool Or Instrument (23) (D24/133)
International Classification: 2402;