Articulation joint features for articulating surgical device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9730753
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15204083

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An electrosurgical device comprises a body, an end effector, a cutting member, and a shaft. The end effector includes a pair of jaws that are operable to deliver RF energy to tissue that is clamped between the jaws. The cutting member is operable to sever tissue that is clamped between the jaws. The shaft extends between the body and the end effector. The shaft includes an articulation section that is operable to selectively position the end effector at non-parallel positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the shaft. Some versions include a rotation section that is distal to the articulation section. The rotation section is operable to rotate the end effector relative to the articulation section.

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  • ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Montgomery, Kevin M Cincinnati, US 22 3512
Norvell, David K Monroe, US 67 15996
Scheib, Charles J Loveland, US 453 155271
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3145 1563011
Strobl, Geoffrey S Williamsburg, US 142 21510
Swayze, Jeffrey S West Chester, US 533 357718
Trees, Gregory A Loveland, US 104 18951
Worrell, Barry C Centerville, US 142 36238
Zerkle, Jason E Blanchester, US 26 10794

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