Control of motor velocity of a surgical stapling and cutting instrument based on angle of articulation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10327767
APP PUB NO 20180360451A1
SERIAL NO

15628168

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A motorized surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a control circuit configured to control the movement of an end effector. If the end effector moves outside a predetermined desired position, the control circuit may activate the energized condition of the motor to move the end effector back to the desired position. When the end effector is in the desired position, the control circuit may engage the de-energized condition of the motor and engage an electromagnetic lock.

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  • ETHICON LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Harris, Jason L Lebanon, US 1471 422879
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3144 1553754
Yates, David C West Chester, US 661 299899

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