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Cool tip junction

US8480665B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2012
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00178
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A conduit junction for use with an electrosurgical system includes a body having a lumen defined therein and at least one positioning structure. The lumen is configured to receive to receive at least a portion of a tubular structure. The tubular structure includes at least one of a conductor and a conduit of an electrosurgical system. The positioning structure is disposed in mechanical cooperation with the lumen and is adapted to position at least one of the conductor and the conduit within the body of the conduit junction. The body of the conduit junction may include a first section and a second section pivotably connected to each other. The positioning structure may include at least one rib pocket.

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