Patents Examined by D. Ruddy
  • Surgical instrument with off-axis electrode
    Patent number: 6645203
    Abstract: A surgical instrument comprising a handle and an elongated probe connected to the handle. The elongated probe has a terminus distal to the handle. At least one electrode that includes an electrode surface is positioned on the terminus so that a line from a geometric center of the electrode surface and substantially perpendicular to the electrode surface intersects at an angle a longitudinal axis formed by the elongated probe. A conductor is provided for attaching the at least one electrode to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Oratec Interventions, Inc.
    Inventors: Hugh R. Sharkey, Gary S. Fanton, Remberto J. Carranza, Douglas M. Lorang