Handpiece and blade configurations for ultrasonic surgical instrument

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11103270
APP PUB NO 20180153574A1
SERIAL NO

15830312

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A surgical apparatus comprises a body, an ultrasonic transducer, a shaft, and an end effector. The ultrasonic transducer is operable to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations. The body comprises a pivotal trigger. The shaft couples the end effector and the body together. The end effector comprises a clamp arm and an ultrasonic blade in acoustic communication with the ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic blade is operable to deliver ultrasonic vibrations to tissue. Pivotal movement of the trigger causes movement of the clamp arm. The trigger includes a compliant feature configured to limit the amount of force delivered to tissue by the clamp arm. The flexible feature may comprise a flexible band, living hinge, a series of living hinges, or a flexible tab.

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CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALGUBELSTRASSE 34 6300 ZUG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Asher, Ryan M Cincinnati, US 89 12405
Batross, Jonathan T Cincinnati, US 27 8452
Boyd, Benjamin M Fairborn, US 34 1866
Byrum, Randal T Mason, US 51 8779
Faller, Craig N Batavia, US 133 24930
Gallmeyer, Thomas C Ann Arbor, US 17 2658
Gee, Jacob S Cincinnati, US 94 16756
Marcotte, Amy L Mason, US 60 8946
Messerly, Jeffrey D Cincinnati, US 305 96331
Schulte, John B West Chester, US 67 27861
Vasquez, Jose D Cincinnati, US 3 276

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