Metal working – Means to assemble or disassemble – With signal – scale – illuminator – or optical viewer
Patent
1991-03-08
1995-09-12
Gorski, Joseph M.
Metal working
Means to assemble or disassemble
With signal, scale, illuminator, or optical viewer
29447, 29565, 29DIG35, B23P 1102
Patent
active
054488230
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for manufacturing suture-needle assemblies in which the suture thread is connected to the needle shank through the provision of heat shrinkable tubing. The apparatus for securing the heat shrink tubing to the shank of the needle essentially comprises a needle holder, a heat source, a video camera and monitor device and means for insuring heating of the tubing only at the shank. An apparatus is also disclosed for securing the suture thread to the needle shank where the needle shank is already provided with the heat shrink tubing secured thereon. The apparatus for securing the suture thread to the needle shank includes a needle holder, a heat source, a heat cover to create a heating chamber, as well as video camera and monitor means to enlarge the image for an operator, as well as temperature regulating equipment.
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Granger Richard N.
Kassim Michael S.
Barrese Rocco S.
Bremer Thomas R.
Dilworth Peter G.
Dungba Vo Peter
Gorski Joseph M.
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