Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-30
2006-05-30
Gibson, Roy D. (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
C606S049000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07052496
ABSTRACT:
An instrument for high-frequency treatment is provided which includes a first jaw having, on a first holding surface thereof, an active electrode provided with a substantially flat portion and a protruded portion, and a second jaw having an opposing electrode formed on a second holding surface opposed to the first holding surface. The opposing electrode includes a portion opposed to the protruded portion of the active electrode, and the opposing portion has a shape different from that of the protruded portion of the active electrode. The instrument also includes an operation member for opening and closing the first jaw and the second jaw.
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Japanese Office Action (and English translation) mailed Aug. 13, 2002 which issued in a counterpart Japanese application No. 10-248673 corresponding to U.S. Appl No. 09/884,920.
Frishauf Holtz Goodman & Chick P.C.
Gibson Roy D.
Olympus Optical Co,. Ltd.
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