×

Adapter assemblies for interconnecting surgical loading units and handle assemblies

  • US 9,949,737 B2
  • Filed: 07/28/2015
  • Issued: 04/24/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/22/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An adapter assembly, comprising:

  • a housing configured to be coupled to a handle assembly;

    an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis along a length thereof, the elongated body extending distally from the housing and being configured to be coupled to a surgical loading unit;

    a switch assembly disposed within the housing and configured to communicate that the surgical loading unit is coupled to the elongated body, the switch assembly including;

    a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface;

    a switch mounted on the top surface of the substrate; and

    at least one wire coupled to the substrate; and

    a switch actuator movably disposed within the housing and configured to actuate the switch upon engagement of the surgical loading unit with the elongated body.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×