US20180098883A1 - Microsurgical instrument tip - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a surgical instrument, and, more particularly, to a microsurgical instrument tip.
- Microsurgical instrument tips are commonly manufactured from metal blanks.
- a metal blank is a thin, elongate wire having a block portion at one end.
- Metal blanks are typically custom manufactured by a first specialized machinist operating a first piece of capital equipment, e.g., a CNC machinist operating a Swiss-style lathe. After a metal blank is manufactured, the metal blank is modified by a second specialized machinist operating a second piece of capital equipment, e.g., an EDM machinist operating an electrical discharge machine.
- Metal blanks are modified into microsurgical instrument tips one metal blank at a time, e.g., an EDM machinist operating an electrical discharge machine manufactures a first microsurgical instrument tip from a first metal blank and then the EDM machinist manufactures a second microsurgical instrument tip from a second metal blank.
- an assembled blank may comprise a blank tip attached to a blank base, e.g., the blank tip may be welded to the blank base.
- the blank tip may be manufactured by modifying flat stock, e.g., tiers of blank tips may be manufactured by modifying tiers of flat stock.
- the blank tip may comprise a first forceps jaw, a second forceps jaw, and a blank tip aperture.
- the assembled blank may be disposed within a hypodermic tube and an actuation structure of a microsurgical instrument.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams illustrating a flat stock
- FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G and 2H are schematic diagrams illustrating a modified flat stock
- FIGS. 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams illustrating a blank base
- FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D are schematic diagrams illustrating exploded views of a blank assembly
- FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D are schematic diagrams illustrating an assembled blank
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a microsurgical instrument.
- FIGS. 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams illustrating a flat stock 100 .
- FIG. 1A illustrates a top view of flat stock 100 .
- flat stock 100 may comprise a flat stock distal end 101 , a flat stock proximal end 102 , a flat stock dorsal end 103 , and a flat stock ventral end 104 .
- FIG. 1B illustrates a side view of flat stock 100 .
- flat stock 100 may comprise a flat stock thickness 115 .
- flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance in a range of 0.005 to 0.013 inches, e.g., flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance of 0.008 inches.
- flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance of less than 0.005 inches or greater than 0.013 inches.
- flat stock thickness 115 may be a specific distance corresponding to a particular size of microsurgical instrument.
- flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance in a range of 0.007 to 0.009 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g., flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance of 0.008 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps.
- flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance in a range of 0.011 to 0.013 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g., flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance of 0.012 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps.
- flat stock 100 may be manufactured from any suitable material, e.g., polymers, metals, metal alloys, etc., or from any combination of suitable materials.
- flat stock 100 may be manufactured from stainless steel, e.g., flat stock 100 may be manufactured from 17-7 PH Stainless Steel Condition C.
- FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G and 2H are schematic diagrams illustrating a modified flat stock 200 .
- FIG. 2A illustrates modified flat stock 200 to manufacture a closed step blank tip 210 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise flat stock 100 modified by cutting predefined patterns into flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of closed step blank tips 210 , e.g., flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of closed step blank tips 210 .
- flat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and then flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of closed step blank tips 210 .
- closed step blank tip 210 may comprise a first forceps jaw 215 having a first forceps jaw distal end 216 and a first forceps jaw proximal end 217 , a second forceps jaw 215 having a second forceps jaw distal end 216 and a second forceps jaw proximal end 217 , a blank tip aperture 220 , a blank base shoulder interface 230 , a blank base interface 240 , and a blank tip shoulder 250 .
- first forceps jaw distal end 216 and second forceps jaw distal end 216 may be separated by a closed jaw separation distance 280 .
- closed jaw separation distance 280 may be a distance in a range of 0.001 to 0.005 inches, e.g., closed jaw separation distance 280 may be a distance of 0.003 inches. In one or more embodiments, closed jaw separation distance 280 may be a distance of less than 0.001 inches or greater than 0.005 inches.
- FIG. 2B illustrates modified flat stock 200 to manufacture a closed blunt blank tip 212 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise flat stock 100 modified by cutting predefined patterns into flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of closed blunt blank tips 212 , e.g., flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of closed blunt blank tips 212 .
- closed blunt blank tip 212 may comprise a first forceps jaw 215 having a first forceps jaw distal end 216 and a first forceps jaw proximal end 217 , a second forceps jaw 215 having a second forceps jaw distal end 216 and a second forceps jaw proximal end 217 , a blank tip aperture 220 , and a blunt blank base interface 260 .
- first forceps jaw distal end 216 and second forceps jaw distal end 216 may be separated by a closed jaw separation distance 280 .
- closed jaw separation distance 280 may be a distance in a range of 0.001 to 0.005 inches, e.g., closed jaw separation distance 280 may be a distance of 0.003 inches. In one or more embodiments, closed jaw separation distance 280 may be a distance of less than 0.001 inches or greater than 0.005 inches.
- FIG. 2C illustrates modified flat stock 200 to manufacture an open step blank tip 211 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise flat stock 100 modified by cutting predefined patterns into flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of open step blank tips 211 , e.g., flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of open step blank tips 211 .
- open step blank tip 211 may comprise a first forceps jaw 215 having a first forceps jaw distal end 216 and a first forceps jaw proximal end 217 , a second forceps jaw 215 having a second forceps jaw distal end 216 and a second forceps jaw proximal end 217 , a blank tip aperture 220 , a blank base shoulder interface 230 , a blank base interface 240 , and a blank tip shoulder 250 .
- first forceps jaw distal end 216 and second forceps jaw distal end 216 may be separated by an open jaw separation distance 281 .
- open jaw separation distance 281 may be a distance in a range of 0.010 to 0.050 inches, e.g., open jaw separation distance 281 may be a distance of 0.038 inches. In one or more embodiments, open jaw separation distance 281 may be a distance of less than 0.010 inches or greater than 0.050 inches.
- open jaw separation distance 181 may be a specific distance corresponding to a particular size of microsurgical instrument.
- open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance in a range of 0.025 to 0.035 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g., open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance of 0.030 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps.
- open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance in a range of 0.030 to 0.045 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g., open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance of 0.038 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps.
- FIG. 2D illustrates modified flat stock 200 to manufacture an open blunt blank tip 213 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise flat stock 100 modified by cutting predefined patterns into flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of open blunt blank tips 213 , e.g., flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of open blunt blank tips 213 .
- open blunt blank tip 213 may comprise a first forceps jaw 215 having a first forceps jaw distal end 216 and a first forceps jaw proximal end 217 , a second forceps jaw 215 having a second forceps jaw distal end 216 and a second forceps jaw proximal end 217 , a blank tip aperature 220 , and a blunt blank base interface 260 .
- first forceps jaw distal end 216 and second forceps jaw distal end 216 may be separated by an open jaw separation distance 281 .
- open jaw separation distance 281 may be a distance in a range of 0.010 to 0.050 inches, e.g., open jaw separation distance 281 may be a distance of 0.038 inches. In one or more embodiments, open jaw separation distance 281 may be a distance of less than 0.010 inches or greater than 0.050 inches.
- open jaw separation distance 181 may be a specific distance corresponding to a particular size of microsurgical instrument.
- open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance in a range of 0.025 to 0.035 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g., open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance of 0.030 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps.
- open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance in a range of 0.030 to 0.045 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g., open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance of 0.038 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps.
- FIG. 2E illustrates modified flat stock 200 to manufacture a plurality of closed step blank tips 210 in tiers.
- a first flat stock 100 may be disposed over a second flat stock 100 and the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 disposed over a second flat stock 100 wherein the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 and a second flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- a first flat stock 100 may be disposed over a second flat stock 100 and a third flat stock 100 and the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 disposed over a second flat stock 100 and a third flat stock 100 wherein the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 , a second flat stock 100 , and a third flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of tiers of closed step blank tips 210 , e.g., tiers of flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of tiers of closed step blank tips 210 .
- tiers of flat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and then tiers of flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of closed step blank tips 210 .
- FIG. 2F illustrates modified flat stock 200 to manufacture a plurality of closed blunt blank tips 212 in tiers.
- a first flat stock 100 may be disposed over a second flat stock 100 and the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 disposed over a second flat stock 100 wherein the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 and a second flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- a first flat stock 100 may be disposed over a second flat stock 100 and a third flat stock 100 and the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 disposed over a second flat stock 100 and a third flat stock 100 wherein the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 , a second flat stock 100 , and a third flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of tiers of closed blunt blank tips 212 , e.g., tiers of flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of tiers of closed blunt blank tips 212 .
- tiers of flat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and then tiers of flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of closed blunt blank tips 212 .
- FIG. 2G illustrates modified flat stock 200 to manufacture a plurality of open step blank tips 211 in tiers.
- a first flat stock 100 may be disposed over a second flat stock 100 and the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 disposed over a second flat stock 100 wherein the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 and a second flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- a first flat stock 100 may be disposed over a second flat stock 100 and a third flat stock 100 and the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 disposed over a second flat stock 100 and a third flat stock 100 wherein the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 , a second flat stock 100 , and a third flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of tiers of open step blank tips 211 , e.g., tiers of flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of tiers of open step blank tips 211 .
- tiers of flat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and then tiers of flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of open step blank tips 211 .
- FIG. 2H illustrates modified flat stock 200 to manufacture a plurality of open blunt blank tips 213 in tiers.
- a first flat stock 100 may be disposed over a second flat stock 100 and the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 disposed over a second flat stock 100 wherein the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 and the second flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 and a second flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- a first flat stock 100 may be disposed over a second flat stock 100 and a third flat stock 100 and the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 .
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 disposed over a second flat stock 100 and a third flat stock 100 wherein the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the first flat stock 100 , the second flat stock 100 , and the third flat stock 100 , e.g., modified flat stock 200 may comprise a first flat stock 100 , a second flat stock 100 , and a third flat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc.
- modified flat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of tiers of open blunt blank tips 213 , e.g., tiers of flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of tiers of open blunt blank tips 213 .
- tiers of flat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and then tiers of flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of open blunt blank tips 213 .
- FIGS. 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams illustrating a blank base.
- FIG. 3A illustrates a top view and a side view of a step blank base 300 .
- step blank base 300 may comprise a blank tip shoulder interface 301 , a blank proximal end 302 , a blank tip interface 340 , and a blank base shoulder 350 .
- step blank base 300 may be manufactured from any suitable material, e.g., polymers, metals, metal alloys, etc., or from any combination of suitable materials.
- step blank base 300 may be manufactured from stainless steel, e.g., step blank base 300 may be manufactured from 17-7 PH Stainless Steel Condition C.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a top view and a side view of a step blank base 300 .
- step blank base 300 may comprise a blank tip shoulder interface 301 , a blank proximal end 302 , a blank tip interface 340 , and a blank base shoulder 350 .
- step blank base 300 may be manufactured from
- blunt blank base 305 may comprise a blank proximal end 302 and a blunt blank tip interface 360 .
- blunt blank base 305 may be manufactured from any suitable material, e.g., polymers, metals, metal alloys, etc., or from any combination of suitable materials.
- blunt blank base 305 may be manufactured from stainless steel, e.g., blunt blank base 305 may be manufactured from 17-7 PH Stainless Steel Condition C.
- FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D are schematic diagrams illustrating exploded views of a blank assembly 400 .
- FIG. 4A illustrates a top view and a side view of a blank assembly 400 .
- blank assembly 400 may comprise a step blank base 300 and a closed step blank tip 210 .
- a portion of step blank base 300 may be configured to interface with a portion of closed step blank tip 210 , e.g., a portion of closed step blank tip 210 may be configured to interface with a portion of step blank base 300 .
- closed step blank tip 210 and step blank base 300 may be disposed wherein blank base shoulder interface 230 abuts blank base shoulder 350 .
- closed step blank tip 210 and step blank base 300 may be disposed wherein blank tip shoulder 250 abuts blank tip shoulder interface 301 .
- closed step blank tip 210 and step blank base 300 may be disposed wherein blank base interface 240 abuts blank tip interface 340 .
- FIG. 4B illustrates a top view and a side view of a blank assembly 400 .
- blank assembly 400 may comprise a blunt blank base 305 and a closed blunt blank tip 212 .
- a portion of blunt blank base 305 may be configured to interface with a portion of closed blunt blank tip 212 , e.g., a portion of closed blunt blank tip 212 may be configured to interface with a portion of blunt blank base 305 .
- closed blunt blank tip 212 and blunt blank base 305 may be disposed wherein blunt blank base interface 260 abuts blunt blank tip interface 360 .
- FIG. 4C illustrates a top view and a side view of a blank assembly 400 .
- blank assembly 400 may comprise a step blank base 300 and an open step blank tip 211 .
- a portion of step blank base 300 may be configured to interface with a portion of open step blank tip 211 , e.g., a portion of open step blank tip 211 may be configured to interface with a portion of step blank base 300 .
- open step blank tip 211 and step blank base 300 may be disposed wherein blank base shoulder interface 230 abuts blank base shoulder 350 .
- open step blank tip 211 and step blank base 300 may be disposed wherein blank tip shoulder 250 abuts blank tip shoulder interface 301 .
- open step blank tip 210 and step blank base 300 may be disposed wherein blank base interface 240 abuts blank tip interface 340 .
- FIG. 4D illustrates a top view and a side view of a blank assembly 400 .
- blank assembly 400 may comprise a blunt blank base 305 and an open blunt blank tip 213 .
- a portion of blunt blank base 305 may be configured to interface with a portion of open blunt blank tip 213 , e.g., a portion of open blunt blank tip 213 may be configured to interface with a portion of blunt blank base 305 .
- open blunt blank tip 213 and blunt blank base 305 may be disposed wherein blunt blank base interface 260 abuts blunt blank tip interface 360 .
- FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D are schematic diagrams illustrating an assembled blank 500 .
- FIG. 5A illustrates a top view and a side view of an assembled blank 500 .
- assembled blank 500 may comprise a step blank base 300 fixed to a closed step blank tip 210 .
- blank base shoulder interface 230 may be fixed to blank base shoulder 350 .
- blank base interface 240 may be fixed to blank tip interface 340 .
- blank tip shoulder 250 may be fixed to blank tip shoulder interface 301 .
- step blank base 300 may be fixed to closed step blank tip 210 wherein a first portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of closed step blank tip 210 forms a first plane and a second portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of closed step blank tip 210 forms a second plane and the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane, e.g., blank base shoulder interface 230 and blank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane and blank base interface 240 and blank tip interface 340 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane.
- blank base interface 240 and blank tip interface 340 may comprise a first plane and blank tip shoulder 250 and blank tip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane.
- step blank base 300 may be fixed to closed step blank tip 210 wherein a first portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of closed step blank tip 210 forms a first plane and a second portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of closed step blank tip 210 forms a second plane and the first plane is parallel to the second plane, e.g., blank base shoulder interface 230 and blank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane and blank tip shoulder 250 and blank tip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is parallel to the second plane.
- step blank base 300 may be fixed to closed step blank tip 210 wherein a first portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of closed step blank tip 210 forms a first plane, a second portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of closed step blank tip 210 forms a second plane, and a third portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a third portion of closed step blank tip 210 forms a third plane and the first plane is parallel to the second plane and the third plane is perpendicular to the first plane and the second plane, e.g., blank base should interface 230 and blank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane, blank tip shoulder 250 and blank tip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane, and blank base interface 240 and blank tip interface 340 may comprise a third plane wherein the first plane is parallel to the second plane and the third plane is perpendicular to the first plane and the second plane.
- step blank base 300 may be fixed to closed step blank tip 210 by an adhesive or any suitable fixation means, e.g., step blank base 300 may be fixed to closed step blank tip 210 by a press fit.
- step blank base 300 may be fixed to closed step blank tip 210 by a weld 505 , e.g., step blank base 300 may be fixed to closed step blank tip 210 by a laser weld 505 .
- step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set in a range of 190 to 210 Volts, e.g., step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at 202 Volts. In one or more embodiments, step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at less than 190 Volts or greater than 210 Volts.
- step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration in a range of 0.5 to 2.5 milliseconds, e.g., step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of 1.7 milliseconds. In one or more embodiments, step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of less than 0.5 milliseconds or greater than 2.5 milliseconds.
- step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency in a range of 1.0 to 5.0 Hz, e.g., step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of 2.5 Hz. In one or more embodiments, step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of less than 1.0 Hz or greater than 5.0 Hz.
- step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter in a range of 0.10 to 0.50 millimeters, e.g., step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of 0.30 millimeters. In one or more embodiments, step blank base 300 and closed step blank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of less than 0.10 millimeters or greater than 0.50 millimeters.
- weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a single laser weld on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a plurality of laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise six laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and six laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- FIG. 5B illustrates a top view and a side view of an assembled blank 500 .
- assembled blank 500 may comprise a step blank base 300 fixed to an open step blank tip 211 .
- blank base shoulder interface 230 may be fixed to blank base shoulder 350 .
- blank base interface 240 may be fixed to blank tip interface 340 .
- blank tip shoulder 250 may be fixed to blank tip shoulder interface 301 .
- step blank base 300 may be fixed to open step blank tip 211 wherein a first portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of open step blank tip 211 forms a first plane and a second portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of open step blank tip 211 forms a second plane and the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane, e.g., blank base shoulder interface 230 and blank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane and blank base interface 240 and blank tip interface 340 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane.
- blank base interface 240 and blank tip interface 340 may comprise a first plane and blank tip shoulder 250 and blank tip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane.
- step blank base 300 may be fixed to open step blank tip 211 wherein a first portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of open step blank tip 211 forms a first plane and a second portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of open step blank tip 211 forms a second plane and the first plane is parallel to the second plane, e.g., blank base shoulder interface 230 and blank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane and blank tip shoulder 250 and blank tip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is parallel to the second plane.
- step blank base 300 may be fixed to open step blank tip 211 wherein a first portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of open step blank tip 211 forms a first plane, a second portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of open step blank tip 211 forms a second plane, and a third portion of step blank base 300 adjacent to a third portion of open step blank tip 211 forms a third plane and the first plane is parallel to the second plane and the third plane is perpendicular to the first plane and the second plane, e.g., blank base should interface 230 and blank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane, blank tip shoulder 250 and blank tip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane, and blank base interface 240 and blank tip interface 340 may comprise a third plane wherein the first plane is parallel to the second plane and the third plane is perpendicular to the first plane and the second plane.
- step blank base 300 may be fixed to open step blank tip 211 by an adhesive or any suitable fixation means, e.g., step blank base 300 may be fixed to open step blank tip 211 by a press fit.
- step blank base 300 may be fixed to open step blank tip 211 by a weld 505 , e.g., step blank base 300 may be fixed to open step blank tip 211 by a laser weld 505 .
- step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set in a range of 190 to 210 Volts, e.g., step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at 202 Volts. In one or more embodiments, step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at less than 190 Volts or greater than 210 Volts.
- step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration in a range of 0.5 to 2.5 milliseconds, e.g., step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of 1.7 milliseconds. In one or more embodiments, step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of less than 0.5 milliseconds or greater than 2.5 milliseconds.
- step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency in a range of 1.0 to 5.0 Hz, e.g., step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of 2.5 Hz. In one or more embodiments, step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of less than 1.0 Hz or greater than 5.0 Hz.
- step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter in a range of 0.10 to 0.50 millimeters, e.g., step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of 0.30 millimeters. In one or more embodiments, step blank base 300 and open step blank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of less than 0.10 millimeters or greater than 0.50 millimeters.
- weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a single laser weld on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a plurality of laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise six laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and six laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- FIG. 5C illustrates a top view and a side view of an assembled blank 500 .
- assembled blank 500 may comprise a blunt blank base 305 fixed to a closed blunt blank tip 212 .
- blunt blank base interface 260 may be fixed to blunt blank tip interface 360 .
- blunt blank base 305 may be fixed to closed blunt blank tip 212 by an adhesive or any suitable fixation means, e.g., blunt blank base 305 may be fixed to closed blunt blank tip 212 by a press fit.
- blunt blank base 305 may be fixed to closed blunt blank tip 212 by a weld 505 , e.g., blunt blank base 305 may be fixed to closed blunt blank tip 212 by a laser weld 505 .
- blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set in a range of 190 to 210 Volts, e.g., blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at 202 Volts.
- blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at less than 190 Volts or greater than 210 Volts.
- blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration in a range of 0.5 to 2.5 milliseconds, e.g., blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of 1.7 milliseconds.
- blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of less than 0.5 milliseconds or greater than 2.5 milliseconds.
- blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency in a range of 1.0 to 5.0 Hz, e.g., blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of 2.5 Hz. In one or more embodiments, blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of less than 1.0 Hz or greater than 5.0 Hz.
- blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter in a range of 0.10 to 0.50 millimeters, e.g., blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of 0.30 millimeters. In one or more embodiments, blunt blank base 305 and closed blunt blank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of less than 0.10 millimeters or greater than 0.50 millimeters.
- weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a single laser weld on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a plurality of laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise six laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and six laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- FIG. 5D illustrates a top view and a side view of an assembled blank 500 .
- assembled blank 500 may comprise a blunt blank base 305 fixed to an open blunt blank tip 213 .
- blunt blank base interface 260 may be fixed to blunt blank tip interface 360 .
- blunt blank base 305 may be fixed to closed blunt blank tip 212 by an adhesive or any suitable fixation means, e.g., blunt blank base 305 may be fixed to open blunt blank tip 213 by a press fit.
- blunt blank base 305 may be fixed to open blunt blank tip 213 by a weld 505 , e.g., blunt blank base 305 may be fixed to open blunt blank tip 213 by a laser weld 505 .
- blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set in a range of 190 to 210 Volts, e.g., blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at 202 Volts.
- blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at less than 190 Volts or greater than 210 Volts.
- blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration in a range of 0.5 to 2.5 milliseconds, e.g., blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of 1.7 milliseconds.
- blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of less than 0.5 milliseconds or greater than 2.5 milliseconds.
- blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency in a range of 1.0 to 5.0 Hz, e.g., blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of 2.5 Hz. In one or more embodiments, blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of less than 1.0 Hz or greater than 5.0 Hz.
- blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter in a range of 0.10 to 0.50 millimeters, e.g., blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of 0.30 millimeters. In one or more embodiments, blunt blank base 305 and open blunt blank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of less than 0.10 millimeters or greater than 0.50 millimeters.
- weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a single laser weld on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a plurality of laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- weld 505 may comprise six laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and six laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500 .
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a microsurgical instrument 600 .
- microsurgical instrument 600 may comprises a hypodermic tube 605 , an actuation structure 610 , and an end stick 630 .
- actuation structure 610 may comprise an actuation structure distal end 611 , an actuation structure proximal end 612 , and a plurality of actuation arms 615 .
- each actuation arm 615 of a plurality of actuation arms 615 may comprise an extension mechanism 616 .
- actuation structure distal end 611 may extend a decompressed distance from actuation structure proximal end 612 , e.g., when actuation structure 610 comprises a decompressed actuation structure 610 .
- a decompressed distance may be in a range of 1.6 to 3.0 inches, e.g., a decompressed distance may be 2.25 inches.
- a decompressed distance may be less than 1.6 inches or greater than 3.0 inches.
- actuation structure 610 may be manufactured from any suitable material, e.g., polymers, metals, metal alloys, etc., or from any combination of suitable materials.
- actuation structure 610 may be manufactured from a shape memory material. In one or more embodiments, actuation structure 610 may be manufactured using a selective laser sintering machine. Illustratively, actuation structure 610 may be manufactured by additive manufacturing or 3D printing. In one or more embodiments, actuation structure 610 may be manufactured from a material suitable for sterilization by a medical autoclave. Illustratively, actuation structure 610 may be manufactured from a material, e.g., Nylon, configured to withstand exposure to temperatures, pressures, and ambient conditions present in a medical autoclave without degradation. For example, actuation structure 610 may be configured to function normally after exposure in a temperature 250° F.
- actuation structure 610 may be configured to be used in a surgical procedure and then sterilized by a medical autoclave at least three times.
- actuation structure 610 may be configured to be used in a surgical procedure and then sterilized by a medical autoclave more than three times.
- actuation structure 610 may have a density in a range of 0.02 to 0.06 pounds per cubic inch, e.g., actuation structure 610 may have a density of 0.042 pounds per cubic inch. Illustratively, actuation structure 610 may have a density less than 0.02 pounds per cubic inch or greater than 0.06 pounds per cubic inch. In one or more embodiments, actuation structure 610 may have a mass in a range of 0.005 to 0.025 pounds, e.g., actuation structure 610 may have a mass of 0.015 pounds. Illustratively, actuation structure 610 may have a mass less than 0.005 pounds or greater than 0.025 pounds.
- actuation structure 610 may have a volume in a range of 0.2 to 0.5 cubic inches, e.g., actuation structure 610 may have a volume of 0.359 cubic inches. Illustratively, actuation structure 610 may have a volume less than 0.2 cubic inches or greater than 0.5 cubic inches. In one or more embodiments, actuation structure 610 may have a surface area in a range of 7.5 to 13.0 square inches, e.g., actuation structure 610 may have a surface area of 10.8 square inches. Illustratively, actuation structure 610 may have a surface area less than 7.5 square inches or greater than 13.0 square inches.
- actuation structure 610 may be configured to project actuation structure distal end 611 a first distance from actuation structure proximal end 612 , e.g., when actuation structure 610 is fully decompressed.
- actuation structure 610 may comprise a shape memory material configured to project actuation structure distal end 611 a second distance from actuation structure proximal end 612 , e.g., when actuation structure 610 is fully compressed.
- the second distance from actuation structure proximal end 612 may be greater than the first distance from actuation structure proximal end 612 .
- a compression of actuation structure 610 may be configured to gradually extend actuation structure distal end 611 relative to actuation structure proximal end 612 .
- actuation structure distal end 611 may extend a compressed distance from actuation structure proximal end 612 , e.g., when actuation structure 610 comprises a compressed actuation structure 610 .
- a compressed distance may be a distance in a range of 1.6 to 3.0 inches, e.g., a compressed distance may be 2.29 inches. In one or more embodiments, a compressed distance may be less than 1.6 inches or greater than 3.0 inches.
- a compressed distance may be in a range of 0.02 to 0.05 inches greater than a decompressed distance. In one or more embodiments, a compressed distance may be less than 0.02 inches greater than a decompressed distance. In one or more embodiments, a compressed distance may be more than 0.05 inches greater than a decompressed distance. In one or more embodiments, a compressed distance may be in a range of 1.0 to 2.0 percent greater than a decompressed distance. Illustratively, a compressed distance may be less than 1.0 percent greater than a decompressed distance. In one or more embodiments, a compressed distance may be more than 2.0 percent greater than a decompressed distance.
- actuation structure 610 may be compressed by an application of a force, e.g., a compressive force, to a portion of actuation structure 610 .
- a force e.g., a compressive force
- an application of a compressive force in a range of 100 to 300 grams may be configured to compress actuation structure 610 , e.g., an application of a compressive force of 200 grams may be configured to compress actuation structure 610 .
- an application of a compressive force of less than 100 grams or greater than 300 grams may be configured to compress actuation structure 610 .
- actuation structure 610 may be compressed by an application of one or more compressive forces at one or more locations around an outer perimeter of actuation structure 610 .
- the one or more locations may comprise any particular locations of a plurality of locations around an outer perimeter of actuation structure 610 .
- a surgeon may compress actuation structure 610 by squeezing actuation structure 610 .
- a surgeon may compress actuation structure 610 by squeezing actuation structure 610 at any particular location of a plurality of locations around an outer perimeter of actuation structure 610 .
- a surgeon may compress actuation structure 610 by applying a force to a portion of actuation structure 610 , e.g., when actuation structure 610 is in a first rotational orientation.
- the surgeon may then rotate actuation structure 610 and compress actuation structure 610 by applying a force to a portion of actuation structure 610 , e.g., when actuation structure 610 is in a second rotational orientation.
- the surgeon may then rotate actuation structure 610 and compress actuation structure 610 by applying a force to a portion of actuation structure 610 , e.g., when actuation structure 610 is in a third rotational orientation.
- a surgeon may compress actuation structure 610 by applying a force to a portion of actuation structure 610 , e.g., when actuation structure 610 is in any rotational orientation.
- actuation structure 610 may be compressed by an application of a compressive force to any one or more actuation arms 615 of a plurality of actuation arms 615 .
- each actuation arm 615 may be connected to one or more actuation arms 615 of a plurality of actuation arms 615 wherein an actuation of a particular actuation arm 615 may be configured to actuate every actuation arm 615 of a plurality of actuation arms 615 .
- one or more actuation arms 615 may be configured to actuate in pairs or groups.
- an actuation of a first actuation arm 615 may be configured to actuate a second actuation arm 615 .
- a compression of actuation structure 610 e.g., due to an application of a force to a portion of actuation structure 610 , may be configured to expand an extension mechanism 616 of a particular actuation arm 110 .
- an expansion of an extension mechanism 616 of a particular actuation arm 615 may be configured to increase a distance between a distal end and a proximal end of the particular actuation arm 615 .
- an expansion of an extension mechanism 616 of a particular actuation arm 615 may be configured to expand an extension mechanism 616 of every actuation arm 615 of a plurality of actuation arms 615 .
- an expansion of an extension mechanism 616 of every actuation arm 615 of a plurality of actuation arms 615 may be configured to increase a distance between actuation structure distal end 611 and actuation structure proximal end 612 .
- a decompression of actuation structure 610 e.g., due to a reduction of a force applied to a portion of actuation structure 610 , may be configured to collapse an extension mechanism 616 of a particular actuation arm 615 .
- a collapse of an extension mechanism 616 of a particular actuation arm 615 may be configured to decrease a distance between a distal end and a proximal end of the particular actuation arm 615 .
- a collapse of an extension mechanism 616 of a particular actuation arm 615 may be configured to collapse an extension mechanism 616 of every actuation arm 615 of a plurality of actuation arms 615 .
- a collapse of an extension mechanism 616 of every actuation arm 615 of a plurality of actuation arms 615 may be configured to is decrease a distance between actuation structure distal end 611 and actuation structure proximal end 612 .
- end stick 630 may comprise an end stick distal end, an end stick proximal end 632 , and an identification marker 635 .
- end stick 630 may be fixed to a portion of actuation structure 610 , e.g., a portion of end stick 630 may be disposed within actuation structure 610 .
- identification marker 635 may be configured to convey information about microsurgical instrument 600 , e.g., identification marker 635 may comprise a color configured to correspond to a particular assembled blank 500 . In one or more embodiments, identification marker 635 may comprise a color configured to correspond to a particular size of assembled blank 500 .
- hypodermic tube 605 may comprise a hypodermic tube distal end 606 and a hypodermic tube proximal end.
- hypodermic tube 605 may be fixed to actuation structure 610 , e.g., a portion of hypodermic tube 605 may be disposed within actuation structure 610 .
- assembled blank 500 may be disposed within hypodermic tube 605 and actuation structure 610 , e.g., assembled blank 500 may be disposed within hypodermic tube 605 wherein first forceps jaw distal end 216 extends out from hypodermic tube distal end 606 and second forceps jaw distal end 216 extends out from hypodermic tube distal end 606 .
- assembled blank 500 may be fixed within actuation structure 610 , e.g., fixation mechanism 645 may be configured to fix a portion of assembled blank 500 within actuation structure 610 .
- fixation mechanism 645 may comprise a setscrew.
- a portion of assembled blank 500 may be fixed within actuation structure 610 by an adhesive or any suitable fixation means, e.g., a portion of assembled blank 500 may be fixed within actuation structure 610 by a friction fit, a weld, a tie, etc.
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Abstract
Description
- This Application is a continuation of prior application Ser. No. 14/657,270, filed Mar. 13, 2015.
- The present disclosure relates to a surgical instrument, and, more particularly, to a microsurgical instrument tip.
- Microsurgical instrument tips are commonly manufactured from metal blanks. A metal blank is a thin, elongate wire having a block portion at one end. Metal blanks are typically custom manufactured by a first specialized machinist operating a first piece of capital equipment, e.g., a CNC machinist operating a Swiss-style lathe. After a metal blank is manufactured, the metal blank is modified by a second specialized machinist operating a second piece of capital equipment, e.g., an EDM machinist operating an electrical discharge machine. Metal blanks are modified into microsurgical instrument tips one metal blank at a time, e.g., an EDM machinist operating an electrical discharge machine manufactures a first microsurgical instrument tip from a first metal blank and then the EDM machinist manufactures a second microsurgical instrument tip from a second metal blank.
- In one or more embodiments, an assembled blank may comprise a blank tip attached to a blank base, e.g., the blank tip may be welded to the blank base. Illustratively, the blank tip may be manufactured by modifying flat stock, e.g., tiers of blank tips may be manufactured by modifying tiers of flat stock. In one or more embodiments, the blank tip may comprise a first forceps jaw, a second forceps jaw, and a blank tip aperture. Illustratively, the assembled blank may be disposed within a hypodermic tube and an actuation structure of a microsurgical instrument.
- The above and further advantages of the present invention may be better understood by referring to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals indicate identical or functionally similar elements:
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FIGS. 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams illustrating a flat stock; -
FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G and 2H are schematic diagrams illustrating a modified flat stock; -
FIGS. 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams illustrating a blank base; -
FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D are schematic diagrams illustrating exploded views of a blank assembly; -
FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D are schematic diagrams illustrating an assembled blank; -
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a microsurgical instrument. -
FIGS. 1A and 1B are schematic diagrams illustrating aflat stock 100.FIG. 1A illustrates a top view offlat stock 100. Illustratively,flat stock 100 may comprise a flat stockdistal end 101, a flat stockproximal end 102, a flat stockdorsal end 103, and a flat stockventral end 104.FIG. 1B illustrates a side view offlat stock 100. In one or more embodiments,flat stock 100 may comprise aflat stock thickness 115. Illustratively,flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance in a range of 0.005 to 0.013 inches, e.g.,flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance of 0.008 inches. In one or more embodiments,flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance of less than 0.005 inches or greater than 0.013 inches. Illustratively,flat stock thickness 115 may be a specific distance corresponding to a particular size of microsurgical instrument. In one or more embodiments,flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance in a range of 0.007 to 0.009 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g.,flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance of 0.008 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps. Illustratively,flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance in a range of 0.011 to 0.013 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g.,flat stock thickness 115 may be a distance of 0.012 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps. In one or more embodiments,flat stock 100 may be manufactured from any suitable material, e.g., polymers, metals, metal alloys, etc., or from any combination of suitable materials. Illustratively,flat stock 100 may be manufactured from stainless steel, e.g.,flat stock 100 may be manufactured from 17-7 PH Stainless Steel Condition C. -
FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G and 2H are schematic diagrams illustrating a modifiedflat stock 200.FIG. 2A illustrates modifiedflat stock 200 to manufacture a closed stepblank tip 210. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may compriseflat stock 100 modified by cutting predefined patterns intoflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may compriseflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of closed stepblank tips 210, e.g.,flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of closed stepblank tips 210. For example,flat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and thenflat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of closed stepblank tips 210. Illustratively, closed stepblank tip 210 may comprise afirst forceps jaw 215 having a first forceps jawdistal end 216 and a first forceps jawproximal end 217, asecond forceps jaw 215 having a second forceps jawdistal end 216 and a second forceps jawproximal end 217, ablank tip aperture 220, a blankbase shoulder interface 230, ablank base interface 240, and ablank tip shoulder 250. In one or more embodiments, first forceps jawdistal end 216 and second forceps jawdistal end 216 may be separated by a closedjaw separation distance 280. Illustratively, closedjaw separation distance 280 may be a distance in a range of 0.001 to 0.005 inches, e.g., closedjaw separation distance 280 may be a distance of 0.003 inches. In one or more embodiments, closedjaw separation distance 280 may be a distance of less than 0.001 inches or greater than 0.005 inches. -
FIG. 2B illustrates modifiedflat stock 200 to manufacture a closed bluntblank tip 212. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may compriseflat stock 100 modified by cutting predefined patterns intoflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may compriseflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of closed bluntblank tips 212, e.g.,flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of closed bluntblank tips 212. For example,flat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and thenflat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of closed bluntblank tips 212. Illustratively, closed bluntblank tip 212 may comprise afirst forceps jaw 215 having a first forceps jawdistal end 216 and a first forceps jawproximal end 217, asecond forceps jaw 215 having a second forceps jawdistal end 216 and a second forceps jawproximal end 217, ablank tip aperture 220, and a bluntblank base interface 260. In one or more embodiments, first forceps jawdistal end 216 and second forceps jawdistal end 216 may be separated by a closedjaw separation distance 280. Illustratively, closedjaw separation distance 280 may be a distance in a range of 0.001 to 0.005 inches, e.g., closedjaw separation distance 280 may be a distance of 0.003 inches. In one or more embodiments, closedjaw separation distance 280 may be a distance of less than 0.001 inches or greater than 0.005 inches. -
FIG. 2C illustrates modifiedflat stock 200 to manufacture an open stepblank tip 211. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may compriseflat stock 100 modified by cutting predefined patterns intoflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may compriseflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of open stepblank tips 211, e.g.,flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of open stepblank tips 211. For example,flat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and thenflat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of open stepblank tips 211. Illustratively, open stepblank tip 211 may comprise afirst forceps jaw 215 having a first forceps jawdistal end 216 and a first forceps jawproximal end 217, asecond forceps jaw 215 having a second forceps jawdistal end 216 and a second forceps jawproximal end 217, ablank tip aperture 220, a blankbase shoulder interface 230, ablank base interface 240, and ablank tip shoulder 250. In one or more embodiments, first forceps jawdistal end 216 and second forceps jawdistal end 216 may be separated by an openjaw separation distance 281. Illustratively, openjaw separation distance 281 may be a distance in a range of 0.010 to 0.050 inches, e.g., openjaw separation distance 281 may be a distance of 0.038 inches. In one or more embodiments, openjaw separation distance 281 may be a distance of less than 0.010 inches or greater than 0.050 inches. Illustratively, open jaw separation distance 181 may be a specific distance corresponding to a particular size of microsurgical instrument. In one or more embodiments, open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance in a range of 0.025 to 0.035 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g., open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance of 0.030 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps. Illustratively, open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance in a range of 0.030 to 0.045 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g., open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance of 0.038 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps. -
FIG. 2D illustrates modifiedflat stock 200 to manufacture an open bluntblank tip 213. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may compriseflat stock 100 modified by cutting predefined patterns intoflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may compriseflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of open bluntblank tips 213, e.g.,flat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of open bluntblank tips 213. For example,flat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and thenflat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of open bluntblank tips 213. Illustratively, open bluntblank tip 213 may comprise afirst forceps jaw 215 having a first forceps jawdistal end 216 and a first forceps jawproximal end 217, asecond forceps jaw 215 having a second forceps jawdistal end 216 and a second forceps jawproximal end 217, ablank tip aperature 220, and a bluntblank base interface 260. In one or more embodiments, first forceps jawdistal end 216 and second forceps jawdistal end 216 may be separated by an openjaw separation distance 281. Illustratively, openjaw separation distance 281 may be a distance in a range of 0.010 to 0.050 inches, e.g., openjaw separation distance 281 may be a distance of 0.038 inches. In one or more embodiments, openjaw separation distance 281 may be a distance of less than 0.010 inches or greater than 0.050 inches. Illustratively, open jaw separation distance 181 may be a specific distance corresponding to a particular size of microsurgical instrument. In one or more embodiments, open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance in a range of 0.025 to 0.035 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g., open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance of 0.030 inches for a 25 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps. Illustratively, open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance in a range of 0.030 to 0.045 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps, e.g., open jaw separation distance 181 may be a distance of 0.038 inches for a 23 gauge ophthalmic surgical forceps. -
FIG. 2E illustrates modifiedflat stock 200 to manufacture a plurality of closed stepblank tips 210 in tiers. In one or more embodiments, a firstflat stock 100 may be disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 disposed over a secondflat stock 100 wherein the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 and a secondflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, a firstflat stock 100 may be disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and a thirdflat stock 100 and the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and a thirdflat stock 100 wherein the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100, a secondflat stock 100, and a thirdflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of tiers of closed stepblank tips 210, e.g., tiers offlat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of tiers of closed stepblank tips 210. For example, tiers offlat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and then tiers offlat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of closed stepblank tips 210. -
FIG. 2F illustrates modifiedflat stock 200 to manufacture a plurality of closed bluntblank tips 212 in tiers. In one or more embodiments, a firstflat stock 100 may be disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 disposed over a secondflat stock 100 wherein the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 and a secondflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, a firstflat stock 100 may be disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and a thirdflat stock 100 and the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and a thirdflat stock 100 wherein the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100, a secondflat stock 100, and a thirdflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of tiers of closed bluntblank tips 212, e.g., tiers offlat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of tiers of closed bluntblank tips 212. For example, tiers offlat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and then tiers offlat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of closed bluntblank tips 212. -
FIG. 2G illustrates modifiedflat stock 200 to manufacture a plurality of open stepblank tips 211 in tiers. In one or more embodiments, a firstflat stock 100 may be disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 disposed over a secondflat stock 100 wherein the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 and a secondflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, a firstflat stock 100 may be disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and a thirdflat stock 100 and the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and a thirdflat stock 100 wherein the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100, a secondflat stock 100, and a thirdflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of tiers of open stepblank tips 211, e.g., tiers offlat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of tiers of open stepblank tips 211. For example, tiers offlat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and then tiers offlat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of open stepblank tips 211. -
FIG. 2H illustrates modifiedflat stock 200 to manufacture a plurality of open bluntblank tips 213 in tiers. In one or more embodiments, a firstflat stock 100 may be disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 disposed over a secondflat stock 100 wherein the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100 and the secondflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 and a secondflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, a firstflat stock 100 may be disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and a thirdflat stock 100 and the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100 may be simultaneously modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100. Illustratively, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100 disposed over a secondflat stock 100 and a thirdflat stock 100 wherein the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100 are modified by cutting predefined patterns into the firstflat stock 100, the secondflat stock 100, and the thirdflat stock 100, e.g., modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a firstflat stock 100, a secondflat stock 100, and a thirdflat stock 100 cut by a laser ablation, an electrical discharge machine, a water jet, a drill, etc. In one or more embodiments, modifiedflat stock 200 may comprise a plurality of tiers of open bluntblank tips 213, e.g., tiers offlat stock 100 may be actuated relative to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine to cut out a plurality of tiers of open bluntblank tips 213. For example, tiers offlat stock 100 may be disposed in a plane perpendicular to a tool electrode of an electrical discharge machine and then tiers offlat stock 100 may be actuated relative to the tool electrode to cut out a plurality of open bluntblank tips 213. -
FIGS. 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams illustrating a blank base.FIG. 3A illustrates a top view and a side view of a stepblank base 300. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 may comprise a blanktip shoulder interface 301, a blankproximal end 302, ablank tip interface 340, and ablank base shoulder 350. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 may be manufactured from any suitable material, e.g., polymers, metals, metal alloys, etc., or from any combination of suitable materials. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 may be manufactured from stainless steel, e.g., stepblank base 300 may be manufactured from 17-7 PH Stainless Steel Condition C.FIG. 3B illustrates a top view and a side view of a bluntblank base 305. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 may comprise a blankproximal end 302 and a bluntblank tip interface 360. In one or more embodiments, bluntblank base 305 may be manufactured from any suitable material, e.g., polymers, metals, metal alloys, etc., or from any combination of suitable materials. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 may be manufactured from stainless steel, e.g., bluntblank base 305 may be manufactured from 17-7 PH Stainless Steel Condition C. -
FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D are schematic diagrams illustrating exploded views of ablank assembly 400.FIG. 4A illustrates a top view and a side view of ablank assembly 400. In one or more embodiments,blank assembly 400 may comprise a stepblank base 300 and a closed stepblank tip 210. Illustratively, a portion of stepblank base 300 may be configured to interface with a portion of closed stepblank tip 210, e.g., a portion of closed stepblank tip 210 may be configured to interface with a portion of stepblank base 300. In one or more embodiments, closed stepblank tip 210 and stepblank base 300 may be disposed wherein blankbase shoulder interface 230 abutsblank base shoulder 350. Illustratively, closed stepblank tip 210 and stepblank base 300 may be disposed whereinblank tip shoulder 250 abuts blanktip shoulder interface 301. In one or more embodiments, closed stepblank tip 210 and stepblank base 300 may be disposed whereinblank base interface 240 abutsblank tip interface 340. -
FIG. 4B illustrates a top view and a side view of ablank assembly 400. In one or more embodiments,blank assembly 400 may comprise a bluntblank base 305 and a closed bluntblank tip 212. Illustratively, a portion of bluntblank base 305 may be configured to interface with a portion of closed bluntblank tip 212, e.g., a portion of closed bluntblank tip 212 may be configured to interface with a portion of bluntblank base 305. In one or more embodiments, closed bluntblank tip 212 and bluntblank base 305 may be disposed wherein bluntblank base interface 260 abuts bluntblank tip interface 360. -
FIG. 4C illustrates a top view and a side view of ablank assembly 400. In one or more embodiments,blank assembly 400 may comprise a stepblank base 300 and an open stepblank tip 211. Illustratively, a portion of stepblank base 300 may be configured to interface with a portion of open stepblank tip 211, e.g., a portion of open stepblank tip 211 may be configured to interface with a portion of stepblank base 300. In one or more embodiments, open stepblank tip 211 and stepblank base 300 may be disposed wherein blankbase shoulder interface 230 abutsblank base shoulder 350. Illustratively, open stepblank tip 211 and stepblank base 300 may be disposed whereinblank tip shoulder 250 abuts blanktip shoulder interface 301. In one or more embodiments, open stepblank tip 210 and stepblank base 300 may be disposed whereinblank base interface 240 abutsblank tip interface 340. -
FIG. 4D illustrates a top view and a side view of ablank assembly 400. In one or more embodiments,blank assembly 400 may comprise a bluntblank base 305 and an open bluntblank tip 213. Illustratively, a portion of bluntblank base 305 may be configured to interface with a portion of open bluntblank tip 213, e.g., a portion of open bluntblank tip 213 may be configured to interface with a portion of bluntblank base 305. In one or more embodiments, open bluntblank tip 213 and bluntblank base 305 may be disposed wherein bluntblank base interface 260 abuts bluntblank tip interface 360. -
FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D are schematic diagrams illustrating an assembled blank 500.FIG. 5A illustrates a top view and a side view of an assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments, assembled blank 500 may comprise a stepblank base 300 fixed to a closed stepblank tip 210. Illustratively, blankbase shoulder interface 230 may be fixed toblank base shoulder 350. In one or more embodiments,blank base interface 240 may be fixed toblank tip interface 340. Illustratively,blank tip shoulder 250 may be fixed to blanktip shoulder interface 301. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 may be fixed to closed stepblank tip 210 wherein a first portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of closed stepblank tip 210 forms a first plane and a second portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of closed stepblank tip 210 forms a second plane and the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane, e.g., blankbase shoulder interface 230 andblank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane andblank base interface 240 andblank tip interface 340 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane. Illustratively,blank base interface 240 andblank tip interface 340 may comprise a first plane andblank tip shoulder 250 and blanktip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 may be fixed to closed stepblank tip 210 wherein a first portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of closed stepblank tip 210 forms a first plane and a second portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of closed stepblank tip 210 forms a second plane and the first plane is parallel to the second plane, e.g., blankbase shoulder interface 230 andblank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane andblank tip shoulder 250 and blanktip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is parallel to the second plane. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 may be fixed to closed stepblank tip 210 wherein a first portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of closed stepblank tip 210 forms a first plane, a second portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of closed stepblank tip 210 forms a second plane, and a third portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a third portion of closed stepblank tip 210 forms a third plane and the first plane is parallel to the second plane and the third plane is perpendicular to the first plane and the second plane, e.g., blank base should interface 230 andblank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane,blank tip shoulder 250 and blanktip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane, andblank base interface 240 andblank tip interface 340 may comprise a third plane wherein the first plane is parallel to the second plane and the third plane is perpendicular to the first plane and the second plane. - In one or more embodiments, step
blank base 300 may be fixed to closed stepblank tip 210 by an adhesive or any suitable fixation means, e.g., stepblank base 300 may be fixed to closed stepblank tip 210 by a press fit. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 may be fixed to closed stepblank tip 210 by aweld 505, e.g., stepblank base 300 may be fixed to closed stepblank tip 210 by alaser weld 505. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set in a range of 190 to 210 Volts, e.g., stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at 202 Volts. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at less than 190 Volts or greater than 210 Volts. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration in a range of 0.5 to 2.5 milliseconds, e.g., stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of 1.7 milliseconds. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of less than 0.5 milliseconds or greater than 2.5 milliseconds. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency in a range of 1.0 to 5.0 Hz, e.g., stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of 2.5 Hz. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of less than 1.0 Hz or greater than 5.0 Hz. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter in a range of 0.10 to 0.50 millimeters, e.g., stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of 0.30 millimeters. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 and closed stepblank tip 210 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of less than 0.10 millimeters or greater than 0.50 millimeters. - Illustratively,
weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments,weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a single laser weld on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. Illustratively,weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments,weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a plurality of laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. Illustratively,weld 505 may comprise six laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and six laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. -
FIG. 5B illustrates a top view and a side view of an assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments, assembled blank 500 may comprise a stepblank base 300 fixed to an open stepblank tip 211. Illustratively, blankbase shoulder interface 230 may be fixed toblank base shoulder 350. In one or more embodiments,blank base interface 240 may be fixed toblank tip interface 340. Illustratively,blank tip shoulder 250 may be fixed to blanktip shoulder interface 301. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 may be fixed to open stepblank tip 211 wherein a first portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of open stepblank tip 211 forms a first plane and a second portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of open stepblank tip 211 forms a second plane and the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane, e.g., blankbase shoulder interface 230 andblank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane andblank base interface 240 andblank tip interface 340 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane. Illustratively,blank base interface 240 andblank tip interface 340 may comprise a first plane andblank tip shoulder 250 and blanktip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is perpendicular to the second plane. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 may be fixed to open stepblank tip 211 wherein a first portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of open stepblank tip 211 forms a first plane and a second portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of open stepblank tip 211 forms a second plane and the first plane is parallel to the second plane, e.g., blankbase shoulder interface 230 andblank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane andblank tip shoulder 250 and blanktip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane wherein the first plane is parallel to the second plane. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 may be fixed to open stepblank tip 211 wherein a first portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a first portion of open stepblank tip 211 forms a first plane, a second portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a second portion of open stepblank tip 211 forms a second plane, and a third portion of stepblank base 300 adjacent to a third portion of open stepblank tip 211 forms a third plane and the first plane is parallel to the second plane and the third plane is perpendicular to the first plane and the second plane, e.g., blank base should interface 230 andblank base shoulder 350 may comprise a first plane,blank tip shoulder 250 and blanktip shoulder interface 301 may comprise a second plane, andblank base interface 240 andblank tip interface 340 may comprise a third plane wherein the first plane is parallel to the second plane and the third plane is perpendicular to the first plane and the second plane. - In one or more embodiments, step
blank base 300 may be fixed to open stepblank tip 211 by an adhesive or any suitable fixation means, e.g., stepblank base 300 may be fixed to open stepblank tip 211 by a press fit. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 may be fixed to open stepblank tip 211 by aweld 505, e.g., stepblank base 300 may be fixed to open stepblank tip 211 by alaser weld 505. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set in a range of 190 to 210 Volts, e.g., stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at 202 Volts. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at less than 190 Volts or greater than 210 Volts. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration in a range of 0.5 to 2.5 milliseconds, e.g., stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of 1.7 milliseconds. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of less than 0.5 milliseconds or greater than 2.5 milliseconds. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency in a range of 1.0 to 5.0 Hz, e.g., stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of 2.5 Hz. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of less than 1.0 Hz or greater than 5.0 Hz. Illustratively, stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter in a range of 0.10 to 0.50 millimeters, e.g., stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of 0.30 millimeters. In one or more embodiments, stepblank base 300 and open stepblank tip 211 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of less than 0.10 millimeters or greater than 0.50 millimeters. - Illustratively,
weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments,weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a single laser weld on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. Illustratively,weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments,weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a plurality of laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. Illustratively,weld 505 may comprise six laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and six laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. -
FIG. 5C illustrates a top view and a side view of an assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments, assembled blank 500 may comprise a bluntblank base 305 fixed to a closed bluntblank tip 212. Illustratively, bluntblank base interface 260 may be fixed to bluntblank tip interface 360. In one or more embodiments, bluntblank base 305 may be fixed to closed bluntblank tip 212 by an adhesive or any suitable fixation means, e.g., bluntblank base 305 may be fixed to closed bluntblank tip 212 by a press fit. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 may be fixed to closed bluntblank tip 212 by aweld 505, e.g., bluntblank base 305 may be fixed to closed bluntblank tip 212 by alaser weld 505. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set in a range of 190 to 210 Volts, e.g., bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at 202 Volts. In one or more embodiments, bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at less than 190 Volts or greater than 210 Volts. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration in a range of 0.5 to 2.5 milliseconds, e.g., bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of 1.7 milliseconds. In one or more embodiments, bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of less than 0.5 milliseconds or greater than 2.5 milliseconds. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency in a range of 1.0 to 5.0 Hz, e.g., bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of 2.5 Hz. In one or more embodiments, bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of less than 1.0 Hz or greater than 5.0 Hz. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter in a range of 0.10 to 0.50 millimeters, e.g., bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of 0.30 millimeters. In one or more embodiments, bluntblank base 305 and closed bluntblank tip 212 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of less than 0.10 millimeters or greater than 0.50 millimeters. - Illustratively,
weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments,weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a single laser weld on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. Illustratively,weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments,weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a plurality of laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. Illustratively,weld 505 may comprise six laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and six laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. -
FIG. 5D illustrates a top view and a side view of an assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments, assembled blank 500 may comprise a bluntblank base 305 fixed to an open bluntblank tip 213. Illustratively, bluntblank base interface 260 may be fixed to bluntblank tip interface 360. In one or more embodiments, bluntblank base 305 may be fixed to closed bluntblank tip 212 by an adhesive or any suitable fixation means, e.g., bluntblank base 305 may be fixed to open bluntblank tip 213 by a press fit. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 may be fixed to open bluntblank tip 213 by aweld 505, e.g., bluntblank base 305 may be fixed to open bluntblank tip 213 by alaser weld 505. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set in a range of 190 to 210 Volts, e.g., bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at 202 Volts. In one or more embodiments, bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with an operating voltage set at less than 190 Volts or greater than 210 Volts. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration in a range of 0.5 to 2.5 milliseconds, e.g., bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of 1.7 milliseconds. In one or more embodiments, bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a pulse duration of less than 0.5 milliseconds or greater than 2.5 milliseconds. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency in a range of 1.0 to 5.0 Hz, e.g., bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of 2.5 Hz. In one or more embodiments, bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser with a frequency of less than 1.0 Hz or greater than 5.0 Hz. Illustratively, bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter in a range of 0.10 to 0.50 millimeters, e.g., bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of 0.30 millimeters. In one or more embodiments, bluntblank base 305 and open bluntblank tip 213 may be welded together by a laser having a spot diameter of less than 0.10 millimeters or greater than 0.50 millimeters. - Illustratively,
weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments,weld 505 may comprise a single laser weld on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a single laser weld on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. Illustratively,weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments,weld 505 may comprise a plurality of laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and a plurality of laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. Illustratively,weld 505 may comprise six laser welds on a top side of assembled blank 500 and six laser welds on a bottom side of assembled blank 500. -
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating amicrosurgical instrument 600. In one or more embodiments,microsurgical instrument 600 may comprises ahypodermic tube 605, anactuation structure 610, and anend stick 630. Illustratively,actuation structure 610 may comprise an actuation structuredistal end 611, an actuation structureproximal end 612, and a plurality ofactuation arms 615. In one or more embodiments, eachactuation arm 615 of a plurality ofactuation arms 615 may comprise anextension mechanism 616. Illustratively, actuation structuredistal end 611 may extend a decompressed distance from actuation structureproximal end 612, e.g., whenactuation structure 610 comprises a decompressedactuation structure 610. In one or more embodiments, a decompressed distance may be in a range of 1.6 to 3.0 inches, e.g., a decompressed distance may be 2.25 inches. Illustratively, a decompressed distance may be less than 1.6 inches or greater than 3.0 inches. In one or more embodiments,actuation structure 610 may be manufactured from any suitable material, e.g., polymers, metals, metal alloys, etc., or from any combination of suitable materials. Illustratively,actuation structure 610 may be manufactured from a shape memory material. In one or more embodiments,actuation structure 610 may be manufactured using a selective laser sintering machine. Illustratively,actuation structure 610 may be manufactured by additive manufacturing or 3D printing. In one or more embodiments,actuation structure 610 may be manufactured from a material suitable for sterilization by a medical autoclave. Illustratively,actuation structure 610 may be manufactured from a material, e.g., Nylon, configured to withstand exposure to temperatures, pressures, and ambient conditions present in a medical autoclave without degradation. For example,actuation structure 610 may be configured to function normally after exposure in atemperature 250° F. for 15 minutes at an atmospheric pressure of 15 psi. In one or more embodiments,actuation structure 610 may be configured to be used in a surgical procedure and then sterilized by a medical autoclave at least three times. Illustratively,actuation structure 610 may be configured to be used in a surgical procedure and then sterilized by a medical autoclave more than three times. - In one or more embodiments,
actuation structure 610 may have a density in a range of 0.02 to 0.06 pounds per cubic inch, e.g.,actuation structure 610 may have a density of 0.042 pounds per cubic inch. Illustratively,actuation structure 610 may have a density less than 0.02 pounds per cubic inch or greater than 0.06 pounds per cubic inch. In one or more embodiments,actuation structure 610 may have a mass in a range of 0.005 to 0.025 pounds, e.g.,actuation structure 610 may have a mass of 0.015 pounds. Illustratively,actuation structure 610 may have a mass less than 0.005 pounds or greater than 0.025 pounds. In one or more embodiments,actuation structure 610 may have a volume in a range of 0.2 to 0.5 cubic inches, e.g.,actuation structure 610 may have a volume of 0.359 cubic inches. Illustratively,actuation structure 610 may have a volume less than 0.2 cubic inches or greater than 0.5 cubic inches. In one or more embodiments,actuation structure 610 may have a surface area in a range of 7.5 to 13.0 square inches, e.g.,actuation structure 610 may have a surface area of 10.8 square inches. Illustratively,actuation structure 610 may have a surface area less than 7.5 square inches or greater than 13.0 square inches. - In one or more embodiments,
actuation structure 610 may be configured to project actuation structure distal end 611 a first distance from actuation structureproximal end 612, e.g., whenactuation structure 610 is fully decompressed. Illustratively,actuation structure 610 may comprise a shape memory material configured to project actuation structure distal end 611 a second distance from actuation structureproximal end 612, e.g., whenactuation structure 610 is fully compressed. In one or more embodiments, the second distance from actuation structureproximal end 612 may be greater than the first distance from actuation structureproximal end 612. Illustratively, a compression ofactuation structure 610 may be configured to gradually extend actuation structuredistal end 611 relative to actuation structureproximal end 612. In one or more embodiments, actuation structuredistal end 611 may extend a compressed distance from actuation structureproximal end 612, e.g., whenactuation structure 610 comprises acompressed actuation structure 610. Illustratively, a compressed distance may be a distance in a range of 1.6 to 3.0 inches, e.g., a compressed distance may be 2.29 inches. In one or more embodiments, a compressed distance may be less than 1.6 inches or greater than 3.0 inches. Illustratively, a compressed distance may be in a range of 0.02 to 0.05 inches greater than a decompressed distance. In one or more embodiments, a compressed distance may be less than 0.02 inches greater than a decompressed distance. Illustratively, a compressed distance may be more than 0.05 inches greater than a decompressed distance. In one or more embodiments, a compressed distance may be in a range of 1.0 to 2.0 percent greater than a decompressed distance. Illustratively, a compressed distance may be less than 1.0 percent greater than a decompressed distance. In one or more embodiments, a compressed distance may be more than 2.0 percent greater than a decompressed distance. - Illustratively,
actuation structure 610 may be compressed by an application of a force, e.g., a compressive force, to a portion ofactuation structure 610. In one or more embodiments, an application of a compressive force in a range of 100 to 300 grams may be configured to compressactuation structure 610, e.g., an application of a compressive force of 200 grams may be configured to compressactuation structure 610. Illustratively, an application of a compressive force of less than 100 grams or greater than 300 grams may be configured to compressactuation structure 610. In one or more embodiments,actuation structure 610 may be compressed by an application of one or more compressive forces at one or more locations around an outer perimeter ofactuation structure 610. Illustratively, the one or more locations may comprise any particular locations of a plurality of locations around an outer perimeter ofactuation structure 610. For example, a surgeon may compressactuation structure 610 by squeezingactuation structure 610. Illustratively, a surgeon may compressactuation structure 610 by squeezingactuation structure 610 at any particular location of a plurality of locations around an outer perimeter ofactuation structure 610. In one or more embodiments, a surgeon may compressactuation structure 610 by applying a force to a portion ofactuation structure 610, e.g., whenactuation structure 610 is in a first rotational orientation. Illustratively, the surgeon may then rotateactuation structure 610 and compressactuation structure 610 by applying a force to a portion ofactuation structure 610, e.g., whenactuation structure 610 is in a second rotational orientation. In one or more embodiments, the surgeon may then rotateactuation structure 610 and compressactuation structure 610 by applying a force to a portion ofactuation structure 610, e.g., whenactuation structure 610 is in a third rotational orientation. Illustratively, a surgeon may compressactuation structure 610 by applying a force to a portion ofactuation structure 610, e.g., whenactuation structure 610 is in any rotational orientation. - In one or more embodiments,
actuation structure 610 may be compressed by an application of a compressive force to any one ormore actuation arms 615 of a plurality ofactuation arms 615. Illustratively, eachactuation arm 615 may be connected to one ormore actuation arms 615 of a plurality ofactuation arms 615 wherein an actuation of aparticular actuation arm 615 may be configured to actuate everyactuation arm 615 of a plurality ofactuation arms 615. In one or more embodiments, one ormore actuation arms 615 may be configured to actuate in pairs or groups. For example, an actuation of afirst actuation arm 615 may be configured to actuate asecond actuation arm 615. Illustratively, a compression ofactuation structure 610, e.g., due to an application of a force to a portion ofactuation structure 610, may be configured to expand anextension mechanism 616 of a particular actuation arm 110. In one or more embodiments, an expansion of anextension mechanism 616 of aparticular actuation arm 615 may be configured to increase a distance between a distal end and a proximal end of theparticular actuation arm 615. Illustratively, an expansion of anextension mechanism 616 of aparticular actuation arm 615 may be configured to expand anextension mechanism 616 of everyactuation arm 615 of a plurality ofactuation arms 615. In one or more embodiments, an expansion of anextension mechanism 616 of everyactuation arm 615 of a plurality ofactuation arms 615 may be configured to increase a distance between actuation structuredistal end 611 and actuation structureproximal end 612. Illustratively, a decompression ofactuation structure 610, e.g., due to a reduction of a force applied to a portion ofactuation structure 610, may be configured to collapse anextension mechanism 616 of aparticular actuation arm 615. In one or more embodiments, a collapse of anextension mechanism 616 of aparticular actuation arm 615 may be configured to decrease a distance between a distal end and a proximal end of theparticular actuation arm 615. Illustratively, a collapse of anextension mechanism 616 of aparticular actuation arm 615 may be configured to collapse anextension mechanism 616 of everyactuation arm 615 of a plurality ofactuation arms 615. In one or more embodiments, a collapse of anextension mechanism 616 of everyactuation arm 615 of a plurality ofactuation arms 615 may be configured to is decrease a distance between actuation structuredistal end 611 and actuation structureproximal end 612. - Illustratively,
end stick 630 may comprise an end stick distal end, an end stickproximal end 632, and anidentification marker 635. In one or more embodiments,end stick 630 may be fixed to a portion ofactuation structure 610, e.g., a portion ofend stick 630 may be disposed withinactuation structure 610. Illustratively,identification marker 635 may be configured to convey information aboutmicrosurgical instrument 600, e.g.,identification marker 635 may comprise a color configured to correspond to a particular assembled blank 500. In one or more embodiments,identification marker 635 may comprise a color configured to correspond to a particular size of assembled blank 500. Illustratively,hypodermic tube 605 may comprise a hypodermic tubedistal end 606 and a hypodermic tube proximal end. In one or more embodiments,hypodermic tube 605 may be fixed toactuation structure 610, e.g., a portion ofhypodermic tube 605 may be disposed withinactuation structure 610. Illustratively, assembled blank 500 may be disposed withinhypodermic tube 605 andactuation structure 610, e.g., assembled blank 500 may be disposed withinhypodermic tube 605 wherein first forceps jawdistal end 216 extends out from hypodermic tubedistal end 606 and second forceps jawdistal end 216 extends out from hypodermic tubedistal end 606. In one or more embodiments, assembled blank 500 may be fixed withinactuation structure 610, e.g.,fixation mechanism 645 may be configured to fix a portion of assembled blank 500 withinactuation structure 610. For example,fixation mechanism 645 may comprise a setscrew. Illustratively, a portion of assembled blank 500 may be fixed withinactuation structure 610 by an adhesive or any suitable fixation means, e.g., a portion of assembled blank 500 may be fixed withinactuation structure 610 by a friction fit, a weld, a tie, etc. - The foregoing description has been directed to particular embodiments of this invention. It will be apparent; however, that other variations and modifications may be made to the described embodiments, with the attainment of some or all of their advantages. Specifically, it should be noted that the principles of the present invention may be implemented in any system. Furthermore, while this description has been written in terms of a surgical instrument tip, the teachings of the present invention are equally suitable to any systems where the functionality may be employed. Therefore, it is the object is of the appended claims to cover all such variations and modifications as come within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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