Return pad cable connector
First Claim
1. A return pad cable connector for use with a disposable return pad, comprising:
- a cord having a conductive wire disposed therethrough which connects to an electrosurgical energy source;
a connector which operatively couples to the cord having;
a conductive surface which is selectively engageable with a corresponding conductive surface disposed on the return pad, the conductive surface of the connector including a conductive adhesive disposed thereon; and
a non-conductive adhesive disposed about the periphery of the conductive surface of the connector for engagement with a corresponding non-conductive adhesive disposed about the periphery of the conductive surface of the return pad.
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Abstract
A return pad cable connector, in accordance with the present disclosure, for use with a disposable return pad, includes a cord having a conductive wire disposed therethrough which conductive wire interconnects the return pad cable connector to an electrosurgical energy source. The return pad further includes a connector operatively coupled to the cord, the connector having a conductive surface which is selectively engageable with a corresponding conductive surface disposed on the return pad, the conductive surface of the connector including a conductive adhesive disposed thereon and a non-conductive adhesive disposed above the periphery of the conductive surface of the connector for engagement with a corresponding non-conductive adhesive disposed above the periphery of the conductive surface of the return pad. The connector can include a magnet for magnetically coupling the connector to the conductive surface disposed on the return pad.
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20 Claims
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1. A return pad cable connector for use with a disposable return pad, comprising:
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a cord having a conductive wire disposed therethrough which connects to an electrosurgical energy source;
a connector which operatively couples to the cord having;
a conductive surface which is selectively engageable with a corresponding conductive surface disposed on the return pad, the conductive surface of the connector including a conductive adhesive disposed thereon; and
a non-conductive adhesive disposed about the periphery of the conductive surface of the connector for engagement with a corresponding non-conductive adhesive disposed about the periphery of the conductive surface of the return pad. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A return pad cable connector for use with a disposable return pad, comprising:
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a cord having a conductive wire disposed therethrough which connects to an electrosurgical energy source;
a connector which operatively couples to the cord having;
a base element including a handle and a fixed jaw having a conductive surface affixed to an inner surface thereof, and wherein the distal end of said conductive wire passes through the base element and operatively engages the conductive surface; and
a return pad clamp pivotally mounted to the base element, the cord-to-pad connector being positionable between an open position wherein the return pad clamp is spaced from the fixed jaw and a closed position wherein the return pad clamp is in contact with the fixed jaw.
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13. A return pad cable connector for use with a disposable return pad, comprising:
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a cord having a conductive wire disposed therethrough which connects to an electrosurgical energy source;
a connector which operatively couples to the cord, the connector having at least one magnet disposed thereon for magnetically coupling the connector to a conductive surface disposed on the return pad, wherein when the connector is magnetically coupled to the conductive surface disposed on the return pad energy is permitted to pass from the return pad to the electrosurgical energy source via the conductive wire. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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