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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2003
Applicants:
Robert T. Sprague, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
Gavin P. Towler, Barrington, IL (US);
Inventors:
Robert T. Sprague, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
Gavin P. Towler, Barrington, IL (US);
Assignee:
UOP LLC, Des Plaines, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 18/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for cutting and cauterizing of tissue. The apparatus comprises a cutting edge of a blade. The apparatus further comprises a conduit having a catalyst located near the conduit outlet, and the conduit is for delivering a combustible mixture of gases. The gases react in the presence of the catalyst and generate heat. The heat generated cauterizes blood vessels when applied to the cut tissue.