Title: Surgical instrument and handle assembly therefor

Abstract: A surgical instrument having miniature cutting and/or grasping elements at its distal end and having a proximal end portion detachably connected to an operating handle assembly. The handle assembly includes a pair of identical spring-loaded interfitting wing lock members which are capable of being cammed outwardly for readily accepting and coupling to the instrument's proximal end and which are constructed for securely retaining the instrument against accidental release. The handles of the assembly are spring-urged into neutral positions to insure proper positioning of such handles for quick coupling of the instrument and handle assembly.

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Inventors: Mosior, Donald J. (Mundelein, IL, US)

Application Number: 730870
Filing Date: 1976-10-08
Publication_date: 1978-04-18
Assignee: American Hospital Supply Corporation (Evanston, IL)
Primary Class(es): 606/170 606/174
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US Patent Ref:

984756	Feb, 1911	Frisch	128/321.
2113246	Apr, 1938	Wappler	128/321.
2790437	Apr, 1957	Moore	128/2.
3964468	Jun, 1976	Schulz	128/321.

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Primary Examiner: Michell, Robert W.
Assistant Examiner: Thaler, Michael H.
Attorney: Tilton, Fallon, Lungmus & Chestnut