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Heat exchange system for surgical instrument

US12135174B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2021
Grant dateNov 5, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28F2210/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A heat exchange system for a surgical instrument includes a valve, a load, and a load conduit extending between the valve and the load. The load conduit delivers fluid from the valve to the load. The heat exchange system also includes an exhaust conduit that directs the fluid away from the valve. A portion of the load conduit is positioned so as to thermally transfer heat to a portion of the exhaust conduit.

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