Patent ID: 9017849
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: A61B,A61N,G16H,H01M,H02J,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: (a) a surgical instrument; (b) a battery pack operable to power the surgical instrument, wherein the battery pack is configured to be inserted into the surgical instrument; and (c) a cooling device, wherein the cooling device is mechanically integrated with the battery pack, wherein the cooling device is operable to draw heat away from the battery pack while the battery pack delivers power to the surgical instrument, wherein the cooling device comprises: (i) a wax lining, wherein the wax lining surrounds the battery pack, wherein the wax lining is configured to melt in response to heat from the battery pack, (ii) a plunger button, wherein the plunger button is in fluid communication with the wax lining, wherein the plunger button is configured to be actuated by the wax lining, and (iii) a moving component configured to generate air flow, wherein the moving component is in communication with the plunger button, wherein the moving component is configured to selectively blow heat away from the battery pack in response to actuation of the plunger button.