Electrical connectors – With indicating or identifying provision – Connection indicating provision
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-23
2008-08-26
Gilman, Alexander (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With indicating or identifying provision
Connection indicating provision
Reexamination Certificate
active
07416437
ABSTRACT:
A connector system for coupling electrosurgical instruments to electrosurgical generators is provided. The connector system includes a plug portion connectable to an electrosurgical instrument, the plug portion of the electrosurgical instrument having a shape specific to a particular manufacturer; and a plug receptacle portion supported on the electrosurgical generator; the plug receptacle portion being shaped to receive the plug portion of the electrosurgical instrument of the particular manufacturer and the plug portion of the electrosurgical instrument of any other manufacturer.
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Huseman Mark Joseph
Sartor Joe Don
Gilman Alexander
Sherwood Services AG
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