Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5403342
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08080830

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A surgical instrument is provided for performing a variety of endoscopic or laparoscopic procedures including the electrocauterization of tissue. The instrument includes a handle assembly, a tubular body extending from the handle assembly therein defining a longitudinal axis, a tool assembly associated with a distal end of the tubular body including a tool base and tool members, an electrical connector electrically associated with the tool members, electrical insulation being provided in association with electrical conducting components, a first mechanism for effectuating remote articulation of the tool assembly with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body, and a second mechanism for effectuating remote rotation of the tool assembly about the longitudinal axis of the tubular body.

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UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION150 GLOVER AVENUE NORWALK CONNECTICUT 06856 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alward, H Allan Milford, CT 8 747
Aranyi, Ernie Easton, CT 95 71184
Guy, Thomas D Fairfield, CT 13 4269
Pasqualucci, Joseph North Haven, CT 23 2258
Smith, Michael Middletown, CT 487 10759
Tovey, H Jonathan Milford, CT 57 27899

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