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Electrosurgical generator and method with removable front panel having replaceable electrical connection sockets and illuminated receptacles

  • US 20040097912A1
  • Filed: 11/18/2002
  • Published: 05/20/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/18/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. In an electrosurgical generator, an improved plug-receiving receptacle attached to a housing panel and having a socket which mechanically accepts and electrically connects to a prong of a connector plug that connects an accessory for use with the electrosurgical generator, the improved plug-receiving receptacle comprising:

  • an insert receptacle connected to the housing panel and having a front end connected to the plug-receiving receptacle and extending rearwardly from the plug-receiving receptacle to a rear end, the front end of the insert receptacle defining a front opening from the insert receptacle into the plug-receiving receptacle;

    a connector member which defines the socket, the socket extending from a front end of the connector member toward a rear end of the connector member, the connector member removably positioned within the insert receptacle with the front end of the connector member positioned adjacent to and within the front opening of the insert receptacle with the socket accessible through the front opening; and

    a retainer located at the rear end of the insert receptacle and contacting the connector member at the rear end of the insert receptacle to retain the connector member within the insert receptacle.

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