Biopsy forceps
Patent 4880015 Issued on November 14, 1989. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 3, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 3, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesBiopsy forceps Surgical instrument with adjustable angle of operation Patent #: 4763669 InventorApplicationNo. 202169 filed on 06/03/1988US Classes:600/564, Cutting30/199, Adjustable angle30/245With blade-moving meansExaminersPrimary: Hindenburg, MaxAssistant: Citrin, Randy International ClassA61B 010/00AbstractThis invention relates to a biopsy forcep for use in a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope. More particularly, this invention is directed to a biopsy forcep having an increased range of operability when used in conjunction with the flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope when obtaining tissue samples such as smooth growths in the trachea or main stem bronchii. | |
