Adjustment to transfer parameters to improve available power
US11925349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01L5/009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a surgical instrument, comprising an end effector configured to grasp tissue. The end effector comprises a jaw, and a staple cartridge seatable in the jaw, wherein the staple cartridge comprises a sensor array. The surgical instrument further comprises a power source configured to supply power to the staple cartridge, and a transmission system. The transmission system is configured to wirelessly transmit the power from the surgical instrument to the staple cartridge, monitor an efficiency of a transfer of the power from the surgical instrument to the staple cartridge, and adjust a transfer parameter based on the efficiency of the transfer.
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