Powered surgical instrument
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1. A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue, comprising:
- a handle assembly having proximal and distal portions;
a movable portion operatively coupled to the distal portion of the handle assembly, the movable portion configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis defined by the powered surgical apparatus;
a tool assembly adapted to engage tissue, the tool assembly being operatively coupled to the movable portion; and
a transmission system configured to transfer at least one of a signal or electrical power between the handle assembly and the movable portion, the transmission system including a first electronic board positioned in the handle assembly and a second electronic board positioned in the movable portion, wherein the second electronic board is movable relative to the first electronic board while the first and second electronic boards are electrically coupled.
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Abstract
A powered surgical apparatus, which is configured to engage tissue includes a handle assembly having proximal and distal portions, a movable portion operatively connected to the distal portion of the handle assembly, a tool assembly operatively coupled to the movable portion, a power source configured to supply electrical power, and a transmission system operatively associated with the power source. The movable portion is movable with respect to the handle assembly. The tool assembly is adapted to engage tissue. The transmission system is configured to transmit electrical power or signals between the handle assembly and the movable portion.
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1. A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue, comprising:
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a handle assembly having proximal and distal portions; a movable portion operatively coupled to the distal portion of the handle assembly, the movable portion configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis defined by the powered surgical apparatus; a tool assembly adapted to engage tissue, the tool assembly being operatively coupled to the movable portion; and a transmission system configured to transfer at least one of a signal or electrical power between the handle assembly and the movable portion, the transmission system including a first electronic board positioned in the handle assembly and a second electronic board positioned in the movable portion, wherein the second electronic board is movable relative to the first electronic board while the first and second electronic boards are electrically coupled. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue, comprising:
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a handle assembly; a movable portion operatively coupled to a distal portion of the handle assembly, the movable portion configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis defined by the powered surgical apparatus; a tool assembly operatively coupled to the movable portion; and a transmission system including a first electronic board positioned 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 second electronic board is movable relative to the first electronic board while the transmission system transmits control signals between the first and second electronic boards.
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15. A powered surgical apparatus for engaging tissue, comprising:
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a handle assembly having proximal and distal portions, and a first motor; a movable portion operatively coupled to the distal portion of the handle assembly, the movable portion configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis defined by the powered surgical apparatus, the movable portion having a second motor; a tool assembly adapted to engage tissue, the tool assembly being operatively coupled to the movable portion; and a transmission system configured to transfer at least one of a signal or electrical power between the handle assembly and the movable portion, the transmission system including a first electronic board positioned in the handle assembly and a second electronic board positioned in the movable portion, wherein the first electronic board controls the first motor in response to a control signal received from the second electronic board.
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