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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 05, 2005
Applicants:
Sean C. Madden, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
John M. Bourne, Torrance, CA (US);
Inventors:
Sean C. Madden, Mission Viejo, CA (US);
John M. Bourne, Torrance, CA (US);
Assignee:
Alcon, Inc., Hunenberg, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 9/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A tip assembly for a liquefaction surgical handpiece having a break-away or frangible tip protector. The tip protector protects the delicate tip from damage during handling and shipment, but is easily removed prior to use.