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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 26, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2016
Brian James Cutler, Rowland Heights, CA (US);
Brian James Cutler, Rowland Heights, CA (US);
Lomack Industrial Co. Ltd., Hong Kong, HK;
Abstract
A torque applying tool suited for torquing small surgical fasteners. The tool includes a torque limiting clutch accessible when a housing of the tool is removed, so that torque limits can be sensed without subjecting the blade or working shaft to deforming forces. Torque can be adjusted by turning a nut threaded to the blade or working shaft. The torque limiting clutch is formed in interacting cam members bearing interacting ratchet surfaces, the cam members urged together by a spring located between the clutch and the housing, away from interference with torque sensing when first establishing a predetermined maximum torque of the tool. The tool is small and disposable, and includes a rubber grip coating.