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Fingertip electrosurgical instruments for use in hand-assisted surgery and systems including same
US9028484B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9028484-B2 |
| Application number | US-94742010-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Publication date | May 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
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A fingertip-mountable electrosurgical instrument includes a monopolar electrode capable of directing energy into tissue, and a holder configured to be operably coupled to the monopolar electrode. The holder is also configured to be operably coupled to an energy source. The holder includes a housing body and one or more attachment members coupled to the housing body. The one or more attachment members are configured to be removeably attachable to a user's finger. The housing body includes a distal end and a proximal end. The monopolar electrode is mechanically coupled to the distal end of the housing body.
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What is claimed is: 1. A fingertip-mountable electrosurgical instrument, comprising: a monopolar electrode capable of directing energy into tissue; a connector electrically coupled to the monopolar electrode; and a holder including an engagement portion configured to be operably and electrically coupled to the monopolar electrode via the connector, and an input terminal electrically coupled to the engagement portion and configured to supply current from an energy source, the h…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9028484B2 cover?
- A fingertip-mountable electrosurgical instrument includes a monopolar electrode capable of directing energy into tissue, and a holder configured to be operably coupled to the monopolar electrode. The holder is also configured to be operably coupled to an energy source. The holder includes a housing body and one or more attachment members coupled to the housing body. The one or more attachment m…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Craig Jason L, Covidien Lp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B18/14. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue May 12 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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