Powered surgical stapler

A surgical instrument can comprise a handle, a motor, and a shaft extending from the handle. The handle and/or the shaft can define a longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can further comprise a fastener cartridge comprising a plurality of fasteners removably stored therein, an anvil configured to deform the fasteners, a closure drive configured to move the anvil toward and away from the fastener cartridge which is rotatable about the longitudinal axis, and a firing drive configured to deploy the fasteners from the fastener cartridge which is rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can further comprise a transmission comprising a first operating configuration which connects the motor to the closure drive and a second operating configuration which connects the motor to the firing drive.

Surgical system comprising a display

A surgical instrument system is disclosed including a surgical instrument, an end effector, and a display. The end effector includes a distal end, a proximal connection portion configured to attach the end effector to the surgical instrument, a first jaw, a second jaw movable relative to the first jaw, and at least one sensor configured to detect an orientation of the second jaw. The second jaw is moveable between an open orientation, a partially-closed orientation, and a closed orientation. The display is configured to incrementally display discrete steps of partial closure of the second jaw.

TORQUE OPTIMIZATION FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

A control system having speed management control. The control system can be in signal communication with a battery, and the battery can be coupled to a motor. The speed management control can include a pulse width modulation circuit, which can control the duration of pulses supplied from the battery to the motor. The motor can include a primary set of coils and a secondary set of coils. The control system can direct surplus current to the secondary set of coils to maximize the torque generated by the motor.

BIOLOGICAL SAMPLER, COLLECTOR AND STORAGE CONTAINER

The invention relates to a storage container to receive and store a biopsy sample of an organism, held by a biopsy sample collector. The storage container comprises a container body defining a containment region with an open or openable end. The storage container further comprises a container cap located at the open end. The container cap is able to be removed from the container body by displacement in a direction (herein after “removal direction”) away from said containment region. The cap includes a passage leading to the containment region the passage able to receive a sample retaining sample collector. The storage container additionally comprises a tamper evident sleeve about at least part of the cap and the container body. The sleeve comprises of two parts that are frangibly connected. The frangible connection is in a manner such that upon displacement of the cap in the removal direction, a first part of the sleeve travels with said cap and a second part of the sleeve is prevented from movement with the first part by said container body to thereby separate the first and second parts. The first and second parts may each include information matched to each other.

Robotic system configured for navigation path tracing

Certain aspects relate to systems and techniques for navigation path tracing. In one aspect, a system displays a preoperative model of a luminal network is displayed. The system determines a position of an instrument within the luminal network relative to the preoperative model. Based on the position of the instrument relative to the preoperative model, the system determines whether to enter a path tracing mode. In path tracing mode the system displays visual indicia indicative of a path of the instrument with respect to the displayed preoperative model. The visual indicia may be used to visual the navigation path of the instrument and/or to extend the preoperative model.

Method of depositing thin film and method of manufacturing semiconductor device

Provided is a method of depositing a thin film on a pattern structure of a semiconductor substrate, the method including (a) supplying a source gas; (b) supplying a reactive gas; and (c) supplying plasma, wherein the steps (a), (b), and (c) are sequentially repeated on the semiconductor substrate within a reaction space until a desired thickness is obtained, and a frequency of the plasma is a high frequency of 60 MHz or greater.

Cassette holder assembly for a substrate cassette and holding member for use in such assembly

The invention relates to a cassette holder assembly for holding a cassette for storing at least one semiconductor material substrate in an interior space accessible from a front end of the cassette. The cassette holder assembly may have a base plate for receiving the cassette. Two holding members supported by the base plate may be positioning the cassette on the plate in the assembly. The holding members may be substantially identical to each other.

Roll-To-Roll Atomic Layer Deposition Apparatus and Method

A method is provided. The method may include engaging a first edge region on a first surface of a substrate with a first support roller; engaging a second edge region on the first surface of the substrate with a second support roller; transporting the substrate over the first and the second support rollers; repeating the following sequence of steps to form a thin film on the substrate: (a) exposing the substrate to a first precursor; (b) supplying a reactive species to the substrate after exposing the substrate to the first precursor; and depositing a vapor on the thin film to form a coating on the thin film.

Image-based branch detection and mapping for navigation

Navigation of an instrument within a luminal network can include image-based branch detection and mapping. Image-based branch detection can include identifying within an image one or more openings associated with one or more branches of a luminal network. Image-based branch mapping can include mapping the detected one or more openings to corresponding branches of the luminal network. Mapping may include comparing features of the openings to features of a set of expected openings. A position state estimate for the instrument can be determined from the mapped openings, which can facilitate navigation of the luminal network.

Methods and apparatus for coupling an electromagnetic wave onto a transmission medium

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a coupler having a base for coupling to a transmission medium, and a plurality of members extending from the base. A distal end of each member of the plurality of members can be separated from an outer surface of the transmission medium. A transmitter coupled to the base can facilitate transmission of signals via the plurality of members. The transmission of signals can induce electromagnetic waves that propagate along the transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path. Other embodiments are disclosed.