Patent ID: 7758609
Filing Date: 2010-07-20
Classification: A61B,B25B

Abstract:
1. An ambidextrous locking clamp system for providing a user the ability to alter the configuration of a hand operated device allowing a right hand or left hand user to operate the device comprising: a first elongated member having a finger engaging member, at least one protrusion extending from said finger engaging member, and a working head; a second elongated member having a finger engaging member, at least one protrusion extending from said finger engaging member of said second elongated member, and a working head, said second elongated member being hingedly connected to said first elongated member so said protrusions of said first and second elongated members substantially face each other; at least two latching members each having a base, and a latching arm extending from said base, said latching arms being adapted to removably engage each other; a first lever rotatably attached to said finger engaging member of said first elongated member, said first lever having an extended portion for operation by a user, said first lever retains said latching member on said protrusion of said first elongated member and allows said latching member to be removed from said first elongated member when said first lever is rotated; and a second lever rotatably attached to said finger engaging member of said second elongated member, said first lever having an extended portion for operation by a user, said second lever retains said latching member on said protrusion of said second elongated member and allows said latching member to be removed from said second elongated member when said second lever is rotated; wherein each of said latching members having at least one channel defined along said base parallel with a longitudinal axis of said base, said channel having a shape corresponding with said protrusions of said first and second elongated members and being adapted to receive said protrusion of said first and second elongated members respectively; wherein said latching members are slidably attached to said first and second elongated members in a direction parallel with the longitudinal axis of said base of said latching members.