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Method of making a cutting instrument having integrated sensors

  • US 20020116022A1
  • Filed: 04/17/2002
  • Published: 08/22/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cutting instrument, comprising:

  • a metal blade having a cutting edge and a recess formed in a first side thereof; and

    a semiconductor substrate affixed to said blade in said recess, said semiconductor substrate having at least one sensor formed thereon to detect at least one characteristic of material adjacent said cutting edge.

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