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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 10, 2003
Applicants:
Christopher D. Endara, Miami, FL (US);
Otto E. Anderhub, Miami, FL (US);
Inventors:
Christopher D. Endara, Miami, FL (US);
Otto E. Anderhub, Miami, FL (US);
Assignee:
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/28 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention relate to endoscopic instruments. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to features on the clevis portion of endoscopic instruments. The clevises may be formed from a sheet material to obtain a substantially cylindrical end and at least one clevis arm. The clevis features may include an axle having at least one flared end to engage a clevis arm, one or more U-shaped grooves on the clevis arms to receive an axle, and stiffening ribs to strengthen the clevis arms.