Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Having movable insulated part for securing conductor or...
Reexamination Certificate
2009-03-02
2010-10-12
Duverne, Jean F (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Having movable insulated part for securing conductor or...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07811138
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for creating an electrical connection with a surgical tool is provided that is capable of engaging the shafts of rotatable surgical tools having varying diameters. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a body of nonconductive material connected to a pair of spaced, electrical contact members that provide two spaced points of contact with the tool shaft. In another aspect, a contact arm is provided which pivots within a slot formed within a housing to receive larger diameter tool shafts. Additionally, the contact arm closes an opening on the housing and resiliently shifts to an open position as the contact arm is brought into engagement with the tool shaft. A method of connecting a conductor assembly to a rotatable tool shaft is also provided which includes using tension in the conductor assembly to resist rotation of a gripping end of the assembly connected to a rotatable tool.
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Maguire Stephen
Santangelo Stephen
Duverne Jean F
Fitch Even Tabin & Flannery
Pioneer Surgical Technology Inc.
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