US 12,242,297 B2
Endoscopic cutting forceps with jaw clamp lever latching mechanism
Dennis G. Lamser, Marlborough, MA (US); John Mensch, Plymouth, MN (US); and Riyad Moe, Madison, WI (US)
Assigned to Gyrus ACMI, Inc., Westborough, MA (US)
Filed by GYRUS ACMI, INC., Westborough, MA (US)
Filed on Oct. 18, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/489,481.
Application 18/489,481 is a continuation of application No. 17/857,500, filed on Jul. 5, 2022, granted, now 11,822,362.
Application 17/857,500 is a continuation of application No. 17/176,478, filed on Feb. 16, 2021, granted, now 11,402,865.
Application 17/176,478 is a continuation of application No. 16/410,510, filed on May 13, 2019, granted, now 10,942,537.
Application 16/410,510 is a continuation of application No. 15/817,996, filed on Nov. 20, 2017, granted, now 10,317,927.
Application 15/817,996 is a continuation of application No. 14/706,146, filed on May 7, 2015, granted, now 9,851,741.
Claims priority of provisional application 61/994,179, filed on May 16, 2014.
Prior Publication US 2024/0134408 A1, Apr. 25, 2024
Prior Publication US 2024/0231412 A9, Jul. 11, 2024
Int. Cl. G05G 5/06 (2006.01); A61B 17/28 (2006.01); A61B 17/29 (2006.01); A61B 17/295 (2006.01); A61B 18/14 (2006.01); G05G 5/00 (2006.01); A61B 18/00 (2006.01)
CPC G05G 5/005 (2013.01) [A61B 17/2909 (2013.01); A61B 17/295 (2013.01); A61B 18/1445 (2013.01); A61B 2017/2946 (2013.01); A61B 2018/00607 (2013.01); A61B 2018/00916 (2013.01); A61B 18/1447 (2013.01); A61B 2018/1455 (2013.01)] 18 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A latching mechanism comprising:
an actuation member including a latch pin, the latch pin configured to move in a prescribed motion;
a latch plate including a labyrinth for selectively receiving the latch pin; and
a spring for biasing the latch plate;
wherein engagement between the latch pin and the labyrinth is configured to cause movement of the latch plate;
wherein the spring comprises a loop spring; and
wherein the spring can both extend and compress during movement of the latch plate.