{"number":"US12702435B2","kindCode":"B2","documentType":"grant","title":{"original":"Method of determining dullness of a surgical stapler knife","english":"Method of determining dullness of a surgical stapler knife"},"abstract":{"original":"Thresholds can be assigned for one or more parameters in connection with the operation of a surgical device. An ultimate threshold can trigger a desired action, including cessation of operations or modification of operations, if the ultimate threshold is reached, or predicted to be reached. In addition, a marginal threshold can trigger a desired action, including improving operations such as slowing operations where the value of a parameter is measured to be between the values defined by a marginal threshold and an ultimate threshold.…","english":"Thresholds can be assigned for one or more parameters in connection with the operation of a surgical device. An ultimate threshold can trigger a desired action, including cessation of operations or modification of operations, if the ultimate threshold is reached, or predicted to be reached. In addition, a marginal threshold can trigger a desired action, including improving operations such as slowing operations where the value of a parameter is measured to be between the values defined by a marginal threshold and an ultimate threshold.…"},"applicants":["Cilag GmbH International"],"inventors":["Frederick E. Shelton IV","David C. Yates","Jason L. Harris"],"filingDate":"2024-02-29","publicationDate":"2026-08-11","grantDate":"2026-08-11","verifiedWithOffice":true,"pdfUrl":"https://downloadpatent.com/pdf/US12702435B2.pdf","pages":{"en":"https://downloadpatent.com/patent/US12702435B2","zh-Hant":"https://downloadpatent.com/zh-Hant/patent/US12702435B2","ja":"https://downloadpatent.com/ja/patent/US12702435B2"}}