Releasing instrument holder and method of operating the...

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2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Gates, Eric A (Department: 3726)

Chucks or sockets

Socket type

Radially reciprocating jaws

C279S075000, C279S082000, C279S904000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07959162

ABSTRACT:
An automatically releasing instrument holder includes a grip to be held by an operator for guiding an instrument, an actuator to be activated by the operator and a biasing device exerting a force. A clamp is moved by the actuator toward the instrument against the force of the biasing device and is moved by the biasing device away from the instrument upon releasing the actuator. A method for operating the instrument holder is also provided.

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