Detection circuitry for surgical handpiece system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6809508
APP PUB NO 20020057541A1
SERIAL NO

09956359

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Various circuit configurations for use in switch assembly used in a surgical hand piece system are provided. The circuit configuration provide a number of functions such as permitting the presence and direction of conductivity to be detected. The circuit configurations also provide a way to detect and measure the degree of influence of debris which is located between the conductive members of the handpiece. In addition, the circuit configurations also provide a way to identify the type of switch end cap which is attached to the handpiece. The handpiece body and the switch mechanism are electrically connected to one another in such a manner that permits the switch end cap to be freely rotated about the handpiece body and reduces the number of conductive members needed to communicate the status of each switch.

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Donofrio, William T Cincinnati, OH 90 17464

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