Surgery – Instruments
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-15
2007-05-15
Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Reexamination Certificate
active
10437995
ABSTRACT:
A tool actuating assembly for a multi-function surgical instrument is disclosed. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention can be utilized in a variety of differently configured multi-function surgical instruments and can be embodied in various physical configurations. The tool actuating assembly of the present invention provides for more efficient use of the tools of the instrument by the surgeon who is utilizing the instrument.
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Gobron Stephane
Mereness W. Michael
Nishtala Srinivas
Richards Mark Isom
Ward Tim
Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
Gibson Roy D.
Kenyon & Kenyon LLP
Vrettakos Pete
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