Biomaterial dispensing device
AssigneeGlobus Medical, Inc.
InventorsRyan Agard, Sean Suh, Damien O'Halloran, Michael Moretti, Mark Weiman, Chad Glerum
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Abstract
A device for dispensing biomaterial includes a handle configured to receive a syringe, the syringe including a biomaterial and a threaded plunger, and an engagement pin retained within the handle and slidable between a first position and a second position. The engagement pin is configured to engage the threaded plunger in the first position, the engagement pin is further configured to disengage from the threaded plunger in the second position.
Claims17
A device for dispensing biomaterial, the device comprising:
- a handle configured to receive a syringe, the syringe comprising a biomaterial and a threaded plunger;
- a clutch mechanism comprising:
- a pair of jaws joined by a fixed pivot that are configured to rotate relative to each other, wherein each jaw of the pair of jaws is connected to an arm by a first pivot;
- a clutch pin connected to each jaw of the pair of jaws by a second pivot, the clutch pin biased upwards towards the threaded plunger by a spring that causes the pair of jaws to close about the threaded plunger;
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- a release button configured to open the jaws from about the threaded plunger when activated.
A device for dispensing biomaterial, the device comprising:
- a handle configured to receive a syringe, the syringe comprising a biomaterial and a threaded plunger;
- a clutch mechanism comprising:
- a pair of jaws joined by a central pivot that are naturally biased towards an engaged position, wherein when the clutch mechanism is in the engaged position, the pair of jaws are closed about the threaded plunger;
- a clutch loop connected to the central pivot, wherein pressure applied inwardly on opposing sides of the clutch loop causes the pair of jaws to open and the clutch mechanism to assume a disengaged position;
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- a release button configured to open the jaws from about the threaded plunger when activated.
A device for dispensing biomaterial, the device comprising:
- a handle configured to receive a syringe, the syringe comprising a biomaterial and a threaded plunger;
- a clutch mechanism comprising:
- a pair of jaws that are naturally biased towards an engaged position, wherein when the clutch mechanism is in the engaged position, the pair of jaws are closed about the threaded plunger;
- a clutch loop connected to the central pivot, wherein pressure applied inwardly on opposing sides of the clutch loop causes the pair of jaws to open and the clutch mechanism to assume a disengaged position;
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- a release button configured to open the jaws from about the threaded plunger when activated.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.