Method of forming a modular handle for a tool
AssigneeGauthier Biomedical, Inc.
InventorsMichael T. Gauthier, Robert F. Miller
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Abstract
A handle for a tool is provided that is formed of a core positioned within a sleeve of a temperature resistant material to form a handle with a space between the core and the sleeve. The core can be formed by machining a metal material while the sleeve and an optional skin positioned on the sleeve can be molded. The materials forming the sleeve and skin, and the space formed between the core and sleeve, create a handle that can be adapted to form a variety of different tools with different mechanisms located in the core that also has improved heat transfer characteristics for sterilization purposes.
Claims6
A method of forming a modular handle for a tool, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) forming a core having a first end and a second end joined by a passage;
- b) forming a sleeve of a temperature resistant material;
- c) inserting a tool mechanism into the first end of the core, the tool mechanism adapted to be engaged with a shaft inserted through the core from the second end into engagement with the tool mechanism at the first end;
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- d) placing the core within the sleeve to form the handle and define a space between the sleeve and the core, wherein the space is defined by and extends between the first end and the second end of the core;
- wherein the core extends outwardly from opposed ends of the sleeve and wherein the passage is unobstructed between the tool mechanism at the first end and the second end of the core.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.