Motorized surgical cutting and fastening instrument having handle based power source

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9522029
APP PUB NO 20130190757A1
SERIAL NO

13795205

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In various embodiments, a cordless instrument for cutting and coagulating tissue is provided. The cordless instrument comprises a handle comprising a power supply system, wherein the power supply system comprises a battery, an oscillator, and an amplifier. The cordless instrument further comprises an end effector comprising a battery-powered electrode and a moveable cutting member. The cordless instrument further comprises a conductor extending between the power supply system and the battery-powered electrode.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Giordano, James R Milford, US 130 89553
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3144 1553754
Yates, David C West Chester, US 661 299899

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