Powered surgical tool with control module that contains a sensor for remotely monitoring the tool power generating unit
CA 2613277 C · Owner: Philipp, Christopher · Inventors: Malackowski, Don; Tague, Chris M.; Philipp, Christopher
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A powered surgical tool with a housing that contains a power generating unit such as a motor. A control module is disposed in a shell that is mounted in the housing. The control module contains a control circuit for regulating the actuation of the power generating unit. The power generating unit emits a signal representative of the operating state of the unit that is transmitted through the structural material forming the shell. Also internal to the control module shell is a sensor that monitors the signal emitted by the power generating unit. This signal output by the sensor is applied to the control circuit. The control circuit, based on the sensor signal regulates actuation of …
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- Filed June 21, 2006 and granted May 10, 2016. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 21, 2026.
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