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Extension mechanism of adaptor for laser scalpel

Assignee: Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1982-07-06
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Granted: 1985-01-08
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Expires: 2002-07-06
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Abstract

Abstract An extension mechanism of an adaptor for a laser-powered scalpel, in which an adaptor top portion is reciprocally movable in the axial direction along the length of the main body of an adaptor is disclosed. An internally threaded sleeve is mounted rotatably around the main body. The adaptor top portion includes a threaded portion engaging with the threads of the sleeve and positioned between the main body of an adaptor and the sleeve. The adaptor top portion is reciprocally movable by rotating the sleeve.

Inventors

  • 👤 Katsuyoshi Sunago
  • 👤 Tomio Iwamoto

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 02:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/18; A61B18/20; A61B18/22; A61B18/201; A61B90/00; A61B90/04; A61B2018/00053; A61B2018/00184; A61B2018/00202; A61B2018/2005; A61B2090/049; A61B2217/00; A61B2217/002; A61B2217/007; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0279

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 108 words
An extension mechanism of an adaptor for a laser-powered scalpel, in which an adaptor holding portion of said laser scalpel is provided with a substantially cylindrical main body having a longitudinal axis, said main body supporting an adaptor top portion, said adaptor top portion being reciprocally movable in the longitudinal axial direction of said main body, wherein a sleeve provided with threads on its internal surface is mounted rotatably around said main body, said adaptor top portion including a threaded portion engaging with said threads of the sleeve and positioned between said main body and said sleeve, said adaptor top portion being reciprocally movable by rotating said sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 108 words
An extension mechanism of an adaptor for a laser-powered scalpel, in which an adaptor holding portion of said laser scalpel is provided with a substantially cylindrical main body having a longitudinal axis, said main body supporting an adaptor top portion, said adaptor top portion being reciprocally movable in the longitudinal axial direction of said main body, wherein a sleeve provided with threads on its internal surface is mounted rotatably around said main body, said adaptor top portion including a threaded portion engaging with said threads of the sleeve and positioned between said main body and said sleeve, said adaptor top portion being reciprocally movable by rotating said sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 27 words
An extension mechanism as defined in claim 1, wherein said adaptor top portion comprises a hollow rod having a beam receiving dish on the forward end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 36 words
An extension mechanism as defined in claim 2, wherein said main body includes an axial guide groove in a circumferential wall of said main body and said hollow rod is slidably positioned in the guide groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 40 words
An extension mechanism as defined in claim 2, wherein said main body includes a feed water groove and a hollow feed water needle fixed thereto, said needle extending into said hollow rod for feeding water to said beam receiving dish.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 38 words
An extension mechanism as defined in claim 1, wherein said adaptor top portion includes a ring and a hollow rod integrally formed with said ring, said threaded portion of said adaptor top portion being formed on the ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 24 words
An extension mechanism as defined in claim 5, wherein said main body includes stopping surfaces engageable with said ring of the adaptor top portion.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1988-01-08 1988-07-09 1989-01-08 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1992-01-08 1992-07-09 1993-01-08 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1996-01-08 1996-07-09 1997-01-08 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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