Integrated system for controlling plural surgical tools
CA 2582053 C · Owner: Hoekstra, Paul M. · Inventors: Dozeman, Michael D.; Wildgen, Michael R.; Hoekstra, Paul M.
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A surgical tool system including plural powered surgical handpieces. The handpieces are removably connected to a single control console. The control console has a power supply. A controller internal to the control console simultaneously supplies power to the plural handpieces. In the event the handpieces collectively draw more power than the power supply can provide the , control console temporarily stops the application of power to one of the handpieces.
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- Filed September 28, 2005 and granted November 12, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 28, 2025.
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