Variation in electrode parameters and deflectable electrode to modify energy density and tissue interaction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12053224
APP PUB NO 20210196346A1
SERIAL NO

16887561

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An end-effector is disclosed. The end-effector includes a clamp arm and an ultrasonic blade configured to acoustically couple to an ultrasonic transducer and electrically couple to a pole of an electrical generator. The clamp arm includes a clamp jaw and an electrode configured to electrically couple to an opposite pole of the electrical generator. In one configuration, the electrode is segmented. In another configuration, the ultrasonic blade includes electrically insulative material deposited on selected areas to prevent electrical shorting in the event of the ultrasonic blade contacts the electrode. In another configuration, the clamp arm, the ultrasonic blade, or both include selectively coated components.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brady, John E Cincinnati, US 45 5579
Faller, Craig N Batavia, US 133 24930
Guo, Wei Mason, US 345 2714
Leuck, Stephen M Milford, US 53 3881
Mastroianni, Nina Cincinnati, US 9 965
Messerly, Jeffrey D Cincinnati, US 305 96331
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3272 1775926
Strobl, Geoffrey S Williamsburg, US 145 24993

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