Monocoque jaw design
US8388646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53678
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A jaw member for use with an electrosurgical forceps includes a support member having a first surface and a pair of depending sides which extend therefrom forming a generally U-shaped configuration. The free end of the sides each including a flange which extends outwardly therefrom which is designed to attach to an electrically conductive plate such that the plate bridge the two flanges to enclose the U-shaped support member to form a box-like skeleton having a cavity defined therein. An insulative material is disposed within the cavity and an insulative cover is disposed about a periphery of the box-like support skeleton to insulate surrounding tissue during activation of the conductive plate.
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