Heat exchange system for surgical instrument
US12135174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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