Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging – Cell or battery charger structure
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-25
2005-01-25
Tso, Edward H. (Department: 2838)
Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging
Cell or battery charger structure
Reexamination Certificate
active
06847190
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for charging rechargeable batteries for use in a sterile field with powered surgical instruments. The method comprises the steps of placing the batteries in a sterilization/charging container, discharging the batteries to a predetermined level and then sterilizing, charging and storing them without removing them from the container until they are needed. The charged batteries may be removed directly into the sterile field.
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Reinhart Ronald R.
Schaefer Martin A.
Linvatec Corporation
Tso Edward H.
Warzecha Gene
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