Method of using reinforced flexible circuits with multiple sensors to optimize performance of radio frequency devices

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PATENT NO 12239320
APP PUB NO 20240032918A1
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18378520

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A method implemented by a surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes first and second jaws and a flexible circuit including multiple sensors to optimize performance of a radio frequency (RF) device. The flexible circuit includes at least one therapeutic electrode couplable to a source of RF energy, at least two sensing electrodes, and at least one insulative layer. The insulative layer is positioned between the at least one therapeutic electrode and the at least two sensing electrodes. The method includes contacting tissue positioned between the first and second jaws of the surgical instrument with the at least one therapeutic electrode and at the least two sensing electrodes; sensing signals from the at least two sensing electrodes; and controlling RF energy delivered to the at least one therapeutic electrode based on the sensed signals.

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CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONALZUG CITY ZUG ZUG

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Harris, Jason L Loveland, US 1530 507492
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3272 1775926
Yates, David C Morrow, US 692 345439

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