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Method and device for transmitting UART communications over a security short range wireless communication

US12432790B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cilag GmbH International · CH

Inventors

Nicholas J. Ross · Franklin, US
Scott A. Jenkins · Mason, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 28, 2021
Grant date	Sep 30, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 28, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01F38/14
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is a modular surgical instrument, comprising a handle assembly comprising a handle assembly control circuit and a modular attachment. The modular attachment comprises a nozzle, and a shaft extending distally from the nozzle, the shaft defining a central longitudinal axis. The modular attachment further comprises an end effector distal to the shaft, the end effector comprising a sensor array. The modular attachment further comprises a modular attachment control circuit communicably coupled to the sensor array, and physically coupled to the shaft. The modular attachment control circuit is configured to rotate with the shaft relative to the handle assembly about the central longitudinal axis. The modular attachment control circuit is configured for wireless communication with the handle assembly control circuit.

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