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Kafe 바로가기국가/구분 | United States(US) Patent 등록 |
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 | US-0573210 (2003-10-23) |
등록번호 | US-8808161 (2014-08-19) |
국제출원번호 | PCT/US03/33832 (2003-10-23) |
§371/§102 date | 20070116 (20070116) |
국제공개번호 | WO2005/048809 (2005-06-02) |
발명자 / 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 | 피인용 횟수 : 31 인용 특허 : 509 |
A redundant temperature monitoring system and method for an electrosurgical system are provided. The temperature monitoring circuit includes at least one temperature sensor for sensing a temperature at a measuring point, a first temperature measurement circuit coupled to the at least one temperature
A redundant temperature monitoring system and method for an electrosurgical system are provided. The temperature monitoring circuit includes at least one temperature sensor for sensing a temperature at a measuring point, a first temperature measurement circuit coupled to the at least one temperature sensor for generating a first temperature value, a second temperature measurement circuit coupled to the at least one temperature sensor for generating a second temperature value, and a control circuit for determining a difference between the first and second temperature values and for comparing the difference to a first predetermined threshold. If the difference is greater than the first predetermined threshold, the control circuit generates a warning signal. If the difference is greater than a second predetermined threshold, the control circuit generates an alarm signal and/or shuts down a power source of the electrosurgical system.
1. A temperature monitoring circuit for use with a power source comprising: at least one temperature sensor for sensing a temperature at a measuring point;a first temperature measurement circuit coupled to the at least one temperature sensor for generating a first temperature value;a second temperat
1. A temperature monitoring circuit for use with a power source comprising: at least one temperature sensor for sensing a temperature at a measuring point;a first temperature measurement circuit coupled to the at least one temperature sensor for generating a first temperature value;a second temperature measurement circuit coupled to the at least one temperature sensor for generating a second temperature value; anda control circuit configured to receive the first and second temperature values and programmed to determine a difference between the first and second temperature values when compared to each other and programmed to compare the difference to a first predetermined threshold,wherein the control circuit is configured to control the overall function of the power source. 2. The temperature monitoring circuit of claim 1, wherein, if the difference is greater than the first predetermined threshold, the control circuit generates a warning signal. 3. The temperature monitoring circuit of claim 1, wherein the control circuit is adapted to compare the difference to a second predetermined threshold and, if the difference is greater than the second predetermined threshold, the control circuit generates an alarm signal. 4. The temperature monitoring circuit of claim 1, wherein the control circuit is adapted to compare the difference to a second predetermined threshold and, if the difference is greater than the second predetermined threshold, the control circuit shuts down a power source. 5. The temperature monitoring circuit of claim 1, wherein the at least one temperature sensor is at least one of a thermocouple, thermistor, and resistance temperature detector. 6. The temperature monitoring circuit of claim 1, wherein the control circuit is at least one of a microprocessor, field-programmable gate array and programmable logic device. 7. The temperature monitoring circuit of claim 1, further comprising a second temperature sensor coupled to the second temperature measurement circuit. 8. An electrosurgical generator comprising: a radio frequency (RF) output circuit for outputting RF energy;a control circuit for controlling the output of the RF output circuit; anda temperature monitoring circuit comprising;at least one temperature sensor for sensing a temperature at a measuring point;a first temperature measurement circuit coupled to the at least one temperature sensor for generating a first temperature value;a second temperature measurement circuit coupled to the at least one temperature sensor for generating a second temperature value; anda control circuit configured to receive the first and second temperature values and programmed to determine a difference between the first and second temperature values when compared to each other and programmed to compare the difference to a first predetermined threshold,wherein the control circuit is configured to control the overall function of the electrosurgical generator. 9. The electrosurgical generator of claim 8, wherein, if the difference is greater than the first predetermined threshold, the control circuit generates a warning signal. 10. The electrosurgical generator of claim 9, further comprising a display for displaying the warning signal. 11. The electrosurgical generator of claim 9, further comprising an audio output for audibly producing the warning signal. 12. The electrosurgical generator of claim 8, wherein the control circuit is adapted to compare the difference to a second predetermined threshold and, if the difference is greater than the second predetermined threshold, the control circuit generates an alarm signal. 13. The electrosurgical generator of claim 12, further comprising a display for displaying the alarm signal. 14. The electrosurgical generator of claim 12, further comprising an audio output for audibly producing the alarm signal. 15. The electrosurgical generator of claim 8, wherein the control circuit is adapted to compare the difference to a second predetermined threshold and, if the difference is greater than the second predetermined threshold, the control circuit shuts down the RF output circuit. 16. The electrosurgical generator of claim 8, wherein the at least one temperature sensor is at least one of a thermocouple, thermistor, and resistance temperature detector. 17. The electrosurgical generator of claim 8, wherein the control circuit is at least one of a microprocessor, field-programmable gate array and programmable logic device. 18. The electrosurgical generator of claim 8, further comprising a second temperature sensor coupled to the second temperature measurement circuit. 19. An electrosurgical system comprising: an electrosurgical generator for outputting radio frequency (RF) energy;an electrosurgical instrument coupled to the electrosurgical generator for applying the RF energy to an operative site; anda temperature monitoring circuit comprising:at least one temperature sensor for sensing a temperature at a measuring point;a first temperature measurement circuit coupled to the at least one temperature sensor for generating a first temperature value;a second temperature measurement circuit coupled to the at least one temperature sensor for generating a second temperature value; anda control circuit configured to receive the first and second temperature values and programmed to determine a difference between the first and second temperature values when compared to each other and programmed to compare the difference to a first predetermined threshold,wherein the control circuit is configured to control the overall function of the electrosurgical generator. 20. The electrosurgical system of claim 19, wherein the electrosurgical instrument comprises as least one end effector member and the at least one temperature sensor is located in the at least one end effector member. 21. The electrosurgical system of claim 19, wherein, if the difference is greater than the first predetermined threshold, the control circuit generates a warning signal. 22. The electrosurgical system of claim 21, wherein the electrosurgical generator further comprises a display for displaying the warning signal. 23. The electrosurgical system of claim 21, wherein the electrosurgical generator further comprises an audio output for audibly producing the warning signal. 24. The electrosurgical system of claim 19, wherein the control circuit is adapted to compare the difference to a second predetermined threshold and, if the difference is greater than the second predetermined threshold, the control circuit generates an alarm signal. 25. The electrosurgical system of claim 24, wherein the electrosurgical generator further comprises a display for displaying the alarm signal. 26. The electrosurgical system of claim 24, wherein the electrosurgical generator further comprises an audio output for audibly producing the alarm signal. 27. The electrosurgical system of claim 19, wherein the control circuit is adapted to compare the difference to a second predetermined threshold and, if the difference is greater than the second predetermined threshold, the control circuit shuts down a RF output circuit of the electrosurgical generator. 28. A method for controlling an electrosurgical system, the method comprising the steps of: reading a first temperature value at an operative site via a first temperature circuit operably associated with an electrosurgical system including an electrosurgical generator;reading a second temperature value at the operative site via a second temperature circuit operably associated with the electrosurgical system;outputting the first and second temperature values to a control circuit operably associated with the electrosurgical system, the control circuit programmed to determine a difference between the first and second temperature values when compared to each other and programmed to compare the difference to a first predetermined threshold;determining a difference of the first and second temperature values via the control circuit, wherein the control circuit is configured to control the overall function of the electrosurgical generator;determining if the difference is greater than the first predetermined threshold, the first predetermined threshold indicative of a minimum allowable deviation between the first and second temperature values, wherein when the difference is greater than the first predetermined threshold, generating a warning signal. 29. The method as in claim 28, further comprising the step of, wherein when the difference is greater than a second predetermined threshold, the second predetermined threshold indicative of a maximum allowable deviation between the first an second temperature values, generating an alarm signal. 30. The method as in claim 28, further comprising the step of shutting down the electrosurgical system when the difference is greater than a second predetermined threshold.
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