Dual mode laser smoke evacuation system with sequential filter monitor and vacuum compensation

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PATENT NO 5242474
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07974378

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A surgical laser smoke evacuation system includes a sensor positioned at the surgical site to determine the need for evacuation. A vacuum pump draws smoke from the site through a system of conduits, including an in line filter. The filter tends to become clogged over time. A sensor determines changes in the pressure drop across the filter, and is connected to a control mechanism which adjusts the speed of the vacuum pump to maintain an approximately constant flow across the filter.

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SORENSON LABORATORIES INCSALT LAKE CITY UT

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Herbst, Royce Riverton, UT 6 654
Sorenson, James L Salt Lake City, UT 19 2534

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