POWERED SURGICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue, the powered surgical apparatus comprising:
- a housing assembly;
a movable portion operatively connected to the housing assembly, the movable portion being movable with respect to the housing assembly;
a tool assembly adapted to engage tissue, the tool assembly being operatively coupled to the movable portion;
a power source configured to supply electrical power; and
a transmission system configured to transfer at least one of a signal and electrical power between the handle assembly and the movable portion, the transmission system including a first electronic board disposed in the handle assembly and a second electronic board positioned in the movable portion, the second electronic board including a primary control circuit and a secondary control circuit wherein the movable portion is configured and adapted to rotate about a longitudinal axis defined by the powered surgical apparatus.
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Abstract
A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue includes a housing assembly and a movable portion operatively connected to the housing assembly. The movable portion is movable with respect to the housing assembly. In addition, the surgical apparatus includes a power source configured to supply electrical power, and a transmission system configured to transfer at least one of a signal and electrical power between the handle assembly and the movable portion, the transmission system including a first electronic board disposed in the handle assembly and a second electronic board positioned in the movable portion, the second electronic board including a primary control circuit and a secondary control circuit wherein the movable portion is configured and adapted to rotate about a longitudinal axis defined by the powered surgical apparatus.
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20 Claims
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1. A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue, the powered surgical apparatus comprising:
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a housing assembly; a movable portion operatively connected to the housing assembly, the movable portion being movable with respect to the housing assembly; a tool assembly adapted to engage tissue, the tool assembly being operatively coupled to the movable portion; a power source configured to supply electrical power; and a transmission system configured to transfer at least one of a signal and electrical power between the handle assembly and the movable portion, the transmission system including a first electronic board disposed in the handle assembly and a second electronic board positioned in the movable portion, the second electronic board including a primary control circuit and a secondary control circuit wherein the movable portion is configured and adapted to rotate about a longitudinal axis defined by the powered surgical apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue, the powered surgical apparatus comprising:
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a housing assembly; a movable portion operatively connected to the housing assembly, the movable portion being movable with respect to the housing assembly; a tool assembly adapted to engage tissue, the tool assembly being operatively coupled to the movable portion; a power source configured to supply electrical power; and a transmission system configured to transfer at least one of a signal and electrical power between the housing assembly and the movable portion. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue, the powered surgical apparatus comprising:
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a housing assembly; a movable portion operatively connected to the housing assembly, the movable portion being movable with respect to the housing assembly; a tool assembly adapted to engage tissue, the tool assembly being operatively coupled to the movable portion; a power source configured to supply electrical power; and a transmission system configured to transfer at least one of a signal and electrical power between the handle assembly and the movable portion, the transmission system including a first circuit disposed in the handle assembly and a second circuit positioned in the movable portion, wherein the movable portion is configured and adapted to rotate about a longitudinal axis defined by the powered surgical apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification