Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2003-11-24
2008-07-29
Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
active
07404817
ABSTRACT:
A high-frequency incision device includes a high-frequency treating wire9, which forms a curved portion11so that a wire loop10formed by the wire9may be laterally tilted in a plane parallel to the center axis7aof an actuating wire7when the wire9extends from the forward end of a flexible sheath2.
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Untranslated Japanese Office Action issued on Oct. 30, 2007 in connection with corresponding Japanese application No. 2002-341001.
English translation of Japanese Office Action issued in connection with 2002-341001 submitted in lieu of statement of relevancy of prior art teachings to the instant application.
Gibson Roy D.
Olympus Corporation
Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen, LLP
Vrettakos Pete J
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