Smog Suction Structure for Electrosurgical Handpiece
Summary
USPTO granted Patent US12599427B2 to inventor In-Sang Choi for a smog suction structure designed for electrosurgical handpieces. The invention efficiently removes surgical smog that obstructs the operating surgeon's view and poses health hazards. The patent, filed on December 3, 2020, includes 7 claims and is classified under CPC codes related to electrosurgical instruments and suction devices.
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USPTO granted Patent US12599427B2 to In-Sang Choi for a smog suction structure for electrosurgical handpieces. The patent covers a device designed to efficiently suction and remove surgical smog that obstructs the operating surgeon's view and has harmful health effects. The patent application was filed on December 3, 2020, under application number 18017228, and contains 7 claims.
For medical device manufacturers and surgical equipment companies, this patent establishes exclusive intellectual property rights for smog suction technology in electrosurgical applications. Competitors developing similar suction-integrated electrosurgical handpieces should review this patent to ensure freedom-to-operate or explore licensing arrangements with the patent holder.
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Smog suction structure for electrosurgical handpiece
Grant US12599427B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
In-Sang Choi
Inventors
In-Sang Choi
Abstract
The present invention relates to a suction structure for an electrosurgical handpiece and particularly to a smog suction structure for a handpiece, the smog suction structure being capable of efficiently suctioning and removing smog which obstructs the view of an operating surgeon and has a harmful effect on health.
CPC Classifications
A61B 18/1402 A61B 2218/008 A61B 17/32 A61B 2018/00166 A61M 1/84
Filing Date
2020-12-03
Application No.
18017228
Claims
7
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