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Integrated blade assembly and identification circuit

US8956355B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49169
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An interchangeable tip comprising: a stylet; a blade module including: an enclosure that electrically connects, signally connects, or both the interchangeable tip to a power source, a signal source, or both; and blade circuitry having: one or more control buttons, one or more switches, or both for controlling operation one or more functions of the interchangeable tip.

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