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Multiple sensors with one sensor affecting a second sensor's output or interpretation

US9757128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ethicon, Inc. · US

Inventors

Daniel L. Baber · West Chester, US
Jeffrey S. Swayze · Hamilton, US
Andrew T. Beckman · Cincinnati, US
Christopher C. Miller · Loveland, US
Charles J. Scheib · Loveland, US
Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
Michael J. Stokes · Cincinnati, US
Foster B. Stulen · Mason, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 5, 2014
Grant date	Sep 12, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 10, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02D10/00
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An end effector is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw member defining an anvil; a second jaw member configured to receive a cartridge therein, wherein the first jaw member is moveable with respect to the second jaw member; a first sensor coupled to the anvil; and a second sensor configured to measure a second parameter. The first sensor is configured to measure a first parameter. The first parameter and the second parameter are related. The first sensor and the second sensor are in signal communication with a processor.

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