Patent ID: 6106519
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A61B,H02J

Abstract:
A capacitive electrosurgical adapter comprising:a) an elongated central aperture extending from a first end of said adapter to a second end of said adapter, wherein said central aperture is surrounded by an aperture wall;b) an input capacitor plate and an output capacitor plate positioned in and extending axially along said elongated aperture;c) a first electrical conductor connected to said input capacitor plate;d) a second electrical conductor connected to said output capacitor plate;e) a compression mechanism structurally connected to said input capacitor plate and said output capacitor plate, wherein said compression mechanism is adapted to bias said input capacitor plate and said output compression plate toward a central axis of said aperture;f) an outer housing surrounding said aperture and said input and output capacitor plates; andg) an electrical cord connected to said first and second electrical connectors and extending from said outer housing.