Patent ID: 8181558
Filing Date: 2012-05-22
Classification: A61M,B26B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device for imparting a curved shape to an end of an elongate tubular element, the device comprising a support member and at least one cutting member mounted on the support member to move relatively thereto, the cutting member being connected to the support member by means of a pivotal linkage mechanism, the pivotal linkage mechanism constraining the cutting member to move along a path to define said curved shape as said cutting member moves relative to the support member, said curved path intersecting a longitudinal axis of the elongate tubular element, and at least one articulating member arranged to cause said movement of the cutting member, wherein the cutting member is an elongate member having a first cutting end and a second non-cutting end that is opposite the first cutting end, and said pivotal linkage mechanism comprises a plurality of links connected to said cutting member at spaced apart locations by a plurality of pivot elements.