CONNECTOR AND RELEASE MECHANISMS FOR SURGICAL DEVICES AND KITS

Connectors and release mechanisms are provided. Connectors can include a distally positioned locking stud with a tapered head portion and an array of coupling studs. The locking stud can exhibit an axis of symmetry along its length. The array of coupling studs can extend radially outward in a plane...

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Main Authors GOODCHILD, Gordon L, WHITLEY, Joseph, CLAYPOOL, Jody Lee
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 11.07.2024
Subjects
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HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:Connectors and release mechanisms are provided. Connectors can include a distally positioned locking stud with a tapered head portion and an array of coupling studs. The locking stud can exhibit an axis of symmetry along its length. The array of coupling studs can extend radially outward in a plane orthogonal to the axis of symmetry of the locking stud. A connector socket can include a coupling socket configured to receive one of the coupling studs when the coupling socket moves along a first direction, and a hinged release mechanism. The release mechanism can be configured to oppose a biasing force that is directed opposite the first direction. An application of a release force on the release mechanism in the direction of the biasing force can release the engagement of the connector and connector socket and cause the coupling socket to move opposite the first direction.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202418611348