Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A cautery dissector comprising: a cautery blade; a handle member having a sheath portion and means for adjustably retracting the cautery blade into the sheath portion, said retracting means connected to said cautery blade, said retracting means including a power rocker slide switch connected to the cautery blade; means for allowing electrical current to pass between the cautery blade and the patient's tissues for coagulation and/or cutting, said allowing means in electrical communication with the cautery blade, said allowing means connected to the power rocker slide switch such that the power rocker slide switch can operate in a first mode where the cautery blade does not receiver power, a second mode where the cautery blade operators in a cutting mode and a third mode where the cautery blade operates in coagulation mode; and a suction system having a suction opening disposed adjacent to cautery blade, said suction system comprising a suction port such that when the suction port is left uncovered, the suction system draws suction primarily through the suction port and when the suction port is completely covered, maximum suction is present at the suction openings, said suction port covered by a member slidably mounted within the handle member which adjustably covers the suction port by sliding across it so that suction through the suction opening can be altered in degree by sliding the member a desired amount over the suction port.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A cautery dissector comprising: a cautery blade; a handle member having a sheath portion and means for adjustably retracting the cautery blade into the sheath portion, said retracting means connected to said cautery blade, said retracting means including a power rocker slide switch connected to the cautery blade; means for allowing electrical current to pass between the cautery blade and the patient's tissues for coagulation and/or cutting, said allowing means in electrical communication with the cautery blade, said allowing means connected to the power rocker slide switch such that the power rocker slide switch can operate in a first mode where the cautery blade does not receiver power, a second mode where the cautery blade operators in a cutting mode and a third mode where the cautery blade operates in coagulation mode; and a suction system having a suction opening disposed adjacent to cautery blade, said suction system comprising a suction port such that when the suction port is left uncovered, the suction system draws suction primarily through the suction port and when the suction port is completely covered, maximum suction is present at the suction openings, said suction port covered by a member slidably mounted within the handle member which adjustably covers the suction port by sliding across it so that suction through the suction opening can be altered in degree by sliding the member a desired amount over the suction port.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A cautery dissector as described in claim 1 wherein the cautery blade retracts into the sheath portion through a sheath opening, said sheath portion adapted for scraping accumulated material for said cautery blade.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A cautery dissector as described in claim 2 wherein the suction system includes a suction unit, a suction channel integrally disposed within said handle, flexible tubing connecting the suction unit to the suction channel and a suction tube extending adjacent to the sheath and terminating at the suction opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A cautery dissector as described in claim 3 wherein the suction tube and sheath portion are malleable for allowing the suction tube and the sheath portion to be bend in a variety of positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A cautery dissector as described in claim 4 wherein the sheath portion includes a scraper member for assisting in removing accumulated material on the cautery blade as the cautery blade is retracted into the sheath portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cautery dissector as described in claim 5 wherein the allowing means includes a cautery unit for supplying power to the cautery blade, a wire for providing electrical communication between the cautery unit and the power button.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cautery dissector as described in claim 6 wherein the handle has a first side and a second side, said power rocker slide switch disposed on said first side, sad suction port disposed on said second side.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A cautery dissector as described in claim 7 having a length of between 10-13 inches.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A cautery dissector as described in claim 8 wherein the cautery blade is coated with a non-stick material.