Granted Patent
Utility
US 6,238,414 · App. 09/488,057
Laparoscopic instrument with parallel actuated jaws
Inventor:
Jerry R. Griffiths
Patented Case
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Granted: May 29, 2001
Filed: Jan 20, 2000
Inventor
Jerry R. Griffiths
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