Patent ID: 7021114
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for applying an inward force to a medical device comprising: a blade constraining member; a first mount rotatable with respect to the blade constraining member; a first plurality of blades arranged to form a first chamber whose size may be varied by rotating the first mount with respect to the blade constraining member, each blade of the first plurality of blades pivotally connected to the first mount; a second mount rotatable with respect to the blade constraining member; a second plurality of blades arranged to form a second chamber whose size maybe varied by rotating the second mount with respect to the blade constraining member, each blade of the second plurality of blades pivotally connected to the second mount; wherein the blade constraining member is engaged with at least one blade from the first plurality of blades and with at least one blade from the second plurality of blades.