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Helical connector assembly

US10028786B2 · kind B2 · utility

203Cited by

16References

13Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Jason M. Mucilli · Lakewood, US
James H. Orszulak · Nederland, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 28, 2013
Grant date	Jul 24, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 1, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2018/00178
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a housing having a first end that includes one or more mechanical interfaces thereon. The at least one mechanical interface configured to selectively engage a corresponding mechanical interface on an electrosurgical generator. A second end is configured to selectively engage an end of an electrosurgical cable to couple the electrosurgical generator to an electrosurgical instrument. A plurality of splines extends along an interior of the housing and is configured for electrical communication with a plurality of corresponding electrical conductors of the electrosurgical cable.

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