Sterile medical instrument charging device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9597143
SERIAL NO

13151503

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A system includes a medical device and a charging device. A sterile barrier may be interposed between the medical device and the charging device. The medical device includes an integral power source and an active element. The charging device is configured to charge the integral power source. The charging device may charge the integral power source through direct contact between features of the charging device and features the medical device. The charging device may alternatively charge the integral power source wirelessly, such as through inductive coupling. The medical device may include conductive prongs that are retained by the charging device. The charging device may physically couple with the medical device via magnets. The medical device and the charging device may be provided together in a sterile package as a kit. The kit may also include a reclamation bag to facilitate reclamation of electrical components.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aldridge, Jeffrey L Lebanon, US 168 54922
Dietz, Timothy G Terrace Park, US 126 34989
Felder, Kevin D Cincinnati, US 64 13185
Houser, Kevin L Springboro, US 349 109396
Korvick, Donna L Maineville, US 70 41385
Madan, Ashvani K Mason, US 71 18703
Monson, Gavin M Oxford, US 97 25796
Rhee, Sora Cincinnati, US 46 15537
Stokes, Michael J Cincinnati, US 244 43318
Willis, John W Cincinnati, US 48 15990
Zingman, Aron O Cambridge, US 43 28849

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