Floating connector for microwave surgical device

Details Floating connector for microwave surgical device Floating connector for microwave surgical device

2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Nguyen, Khiem (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Self aligning contact

Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder

Reexamination Certificate

active

07963785

ABSTRACT:
A floating connector adapted for use with microwave surgical instruments is presented. The disclosure provides for the use of cost-effective and readily available non-floating connectors in a floating housing which can compensate for dimensional variations and misalignments between the connectors. Multiple connectors of varying types can therefore be used within a single support housing without requiring the costly precision manufacturing processes normally associated with such multiple connector assemblies. The floating connector is suitable for use with electrical connections as well as fluidic connections.

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