Multiple sensors with one sensor affecting a second sensor's output or interpretation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9757128
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14478895

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An end effector is disclosed. The end effector comprises a first jaw member defining an anvil; a second jaw member configured to receive a cartridge therein, wherein the first jaw member is moveable with respect to the second jaw member; a first sensor coupled to the anvil; and a second sensor configured to measure a second parameter. The first sensor is configured to measure a first parameter. The first parameter and the second parameter are related. The first sensor and the second sensor are in signal communication with a processor.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baber, Daniel L Liberty Township, US 46 34831
Beckman, Andrew T Cincinnati, US 144 48462
Miller, Christopher C Loveland, US 138 24364
Scheib, Charles J Loveland, US 472 175345
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3272 1775926
Stokes, Michael J Cincinnati, US 254 49873
Stulen, Foster B Mason, US 246 73364
Swayze, Jeffrey S West Chester, US 539 396311

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