US6428530B1
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Grip of endoscopic instrument
Assignee: Karl Storz SE and Co KG
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Filing: 1997-12-23
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Granted: 2002-08-06
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Expires: 2017-12-23
Abstract
Abstract Described is a grip part of an endoscopic instrument with at least a movable control element for mechanical guidance of a tool unit mounted on the distal end of the shaft of the endoscopic instrument and a main body. The invention is distinguished in that the main body has a largely symmetrical shape which is ergonomically adapted to the human hand such that the endoscopic instrument can be encircled at least partially by the palm of a hand balled into a fist and that the operating element is movable relative to the main body.
Inventors
- 👤 Ulrich Matern
- 👤 Peter Waller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B17/2909; A61B2017/0042; A61B2017/00424; A61B2017/00446
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A grip for use with a surgical instrument, comprising: an extension having a distal end and a proximal end, said distal end being connectable to a shaft of a surgical instrument; a main body having a symmetrical shape and being adjustably attached to said proximal end of said extension; a rotation device located between and adapted to be in contact with both the shaft and said distal end of the extension, said rotation device for rotating the shaft about its axis; a finger supporting device fixed to said extension and located between said rotation device and said main body for facilitating actuation of the surgical instrument; and a control element pivotably attached to said finger supporting device for actuating the surgical instrument.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A grip for use with a surgical instrument, comprising: an extension having a distal end and a proximal end, said distal end being connectable to a shaft of a surgical instrument; a main body having a symmetrical shape and being adjustably attached to said proximal end of said extension; a rotation device located between and adapted to be in contact with both the shaft and said distal end of the extension, said rotation device for rotating the shaft about its axis; a finger supporting device fixed to said extension and located between said rotation device and said main body for facilitating actuation of the surgical instrument; and a control element pivotably attached to said finger supporting device for actuating the surgical instrument.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The grip according to claim 1 wherein said main body is generally spherical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The grip according to claim 1 wherein said main body has a wedge-shaped configuration substantially enclosable by the palm of a hand.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The grip according to one of claims 1 through 3 , wherein a distance between said main body and said control element is fixably adjustable.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The grip according to claim 4 , wherein said main body is adapted to be fixably mounted to the shaft and slidable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The grip according to claim 1 , further comprising a set screw for adjustably fixing said main body to said extension.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The grip according to claim 1 , wherein said main body is adapted to be adjustable along the axis of the shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The grip according to claim 1 , wherein said main body is substantially enclosable by either hand of a user.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2005-08-05 | 2006-02-04 | 2006-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-08-05 | 2010-02-04 | 2010-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2013-08-05 | 2014-02-04 | 2014-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |