#$%^&*AU2008255144B220130912.pdf#####THERMAL PENETRATION AND ARC LENGTH CONTROLLABLE ELECTROSURGICAL PENCIL ABSTRACT An electrosurgical pencil (10) is provided, which includes an elongated housing (2), an electrocautery electrode (6) supported within the housing (2) and extending distally from the housing (2). The electrocautery electrode (6) is connected to a source of electrosurgical energy (G). The pencil (10) also includes at least one voltage divider s network (27) supported on the housing (2) and electrically connected to the source of electrosurgical energy (G) for controlling intensity, frequency, and/or mode of electrosurgical energy being delivered to the electrocautery electrode (6). 30119 (9 c %c PC~j r) 8
