Patent ID: 6482213
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An apparatus for loading an elastomeric band comprising:a) a cone, said cone including: i. a conical ramp portion defining a cone ramp surface and having a large diameter end and a small diameter end; ii. a cylindrical base portion extending longitudinally from said large diameter end of said conical portion, said base portion having a radially outer surface; iii. at least one fin slot defined in said cone ramp surface and said radially outer surface of said base portion; and b) a loader, said loader including: i. a plunger having a fin for urging said elastomeric band along said conical ramp portion; and ii. a glider having a surface for engaging said elastomeric band and urging said elastomeric band over said base portion, said glider being moveably related to said plunger.