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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2011
Robert J. Behnke, Ii, Erie, CO (US);
Jeffrey L. Jensen, Boulder, CO (US);
Scott E. M. Frushour, Boulder, CO (US);
Wayne L. Moul, Loveland, CO (US);
Robert J. Behnke, II, Erie, CO (US);
Jeffrey L. Jensen, Boulder, CO (US);
Scott E. M. Frushour, Boulder, CO (US);
Wayne L. Moul, Loveland, CO (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a medical device includes the initial steps of providing a handle assembly and providing a microwave-signal-amplifying module. The handle assembly includes a handle body defining a chamber therein. The handle body is configured to support an energy applicator at the distal end thereof. The microwave-signal-amplifying module includes a microwave amplifier unit adapted to amplify a high-frequency input signal to generate a high-frequency output signal. The microwave-signal-amplifying module includes one or more connector portions including one or more electrical connectors adapted to be removeably coupleable to one or more electrical conductors associated with the handle body. The method also includes the step of positioning the microwave-signal-amplifying module into the chamber to bring the one or more electrical connectors of the one or more connector portions into electrical engagement with one or more electrical connectors associated with the handle body.