Inductively coupled electrosurgical trocar

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PATENT NO 5916215
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08885166

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In the present invention, a surgical trocar is adapted to inductively couple electrosurgical energy to specially adapted cordless electrosurgical instruments. In one embodiment of the present invention, an electrosurgical trocar includes a cannula, an inductive electrosurgical adapter and a locking connector adapted to connect the cannula to the inductive electrosurgical adapter. The cannula is an elongated tube which may be inserted into a body cavity, duct or vessel. The inductive electrosurgical adapter includes a housing with an elongated central aperture, a primary inductor coil positioned around and extending axially along the elongated aperture, first and second inductor leads, first and second conductors, an outer housing and an electrical cord.

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EIHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Freeman, Lynetta J West Chester, OH 17 5070
Knodel, Bryan D Cincinnati, OH 188 96662
Long, Gary L Cincinnati, OH 154 21021

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