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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Rotate-to-advance catheterization system

Номер: US20120059210A1
Автор: James J. Frassica
Принадлежит: Olympus Endo Technology America Inc

A system of rotate-to-advance medical devices including catheters, dilators, occluders, stents, suprapubic catheters and camera introducers configured with external screw threads and depending substantially on rotation for means of advancement and emplacement in mammalian genitourinary and gastrointestinal passages and organs.

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Номер записи: 1
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Biopsy inlet valve improvements

Номер: US20120071713A1
Автор: Christopher J. KAYE, Gary E. Mann
Принадлежит: U S ENDOSCOPY

A valve apparatus device provides surgical instruments with sealable access to an inlet port of an endoscope instrument channel. The valve has a hollow body with a distal end that releasably attaches to the inlet port, and a flexible diaphragm seal dividing the body into a proximal chamber and a distal chamber. An instrument opening extends through the diaphragm seal for the passage of instruments therethrough, and connects the chambers together. The diaphragm seal is configured to seal with a surgical instrument inserted into the instrument opening. At least one fluid transfer member is provided to fluidly interconnect the proximal chamber to the distal chamber when the surgical instrument is sealed within the instrument opening.

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Номер записи: 2
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Suction button assembly for endoscope

Номер: US20120071843A1
Автор: Kenji Yamane
Принадлежит: Fujifilm Corp

A suction button assembly of a valve structure for an endoscope includes a cylinder housing, cylinder passage, plunger or piston unit, cylinder opening, plunger stem, flow opening, valve sleeve and flow channel. A valve opening is formed in a side surface of the valve sleeve at an end of the flow channel, closed by a wall of the cylinder passage when the plunger is in the closed position, for shut-off between the suction channel and the discharge conduit, and registered with the flow opening when the plunger is in the open position, for communication between the suction channel and the discharge conduit. A valve engaging surface is formed partially with the cylinder passage, has the flow opening, and has an inner diameter decreasing in an upward direction. The valve sleeve is tapered and tightly contacted on the valve engaging surface when the plunger is in the closed position.

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Номер записи: 3
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Endoscopic sheath assembly

Номер: US20120143006A1
Автор: Andrew M. Zura, Douglas W. Haight, James T. Callegari, Michael Collinson, Rafi Avitsian, Robert B. Guthrie
Принадлежит: Individual

A sheath assembly for an endoscope includes an elongate tubular body and a plug. The endoscope has a handle portion and a scope portion extending therefrom to a tip. The body includes first and second wall sections and extends along a longitudinal axis between first and second distal openings located at distal and proximal ends thereof, respectively. The first wall section extends radially about the longitudinal axis to define a scope lumen. The scope portion is receivable in the scope lumen with the distal and proximal ends. The second wall section extends radially about a portion of the first wall section and longitudinally between second distal and proximal end openings. The first and second wall sections define an integral suction lumen in fluid communication with a first source of negative pressure. The plug is mated with the distal end opening and includes a lens surface through which energy is transmissible.

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Номер записи: 4
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Imaging device and electronic endoscope having imaging device

Номер: US20120197081A1
Автор: Soichiro Kimura
Принадлежит: Fujifilm Corp

An end portion of a signal cable is fixed to the inside of a rear end of a connecting member by a first adhesive material. A flange of a lens barrel is engaged to a pair of claws of the connecting member. The signal cable is connected to the lens barrel through the connecting member so that the signal cable is not peeled from a flexible substrate. The connecting member does not cover a CCD and a first tip of the flexible substrate. The diameter of a distal portion of an electronic endoscope can be made smaller by eliminating the thickness of the connecting member and the thickness of the adhesive material filled between the connecting member and the CCD.

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Номер записи: 5
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Connector for medical instrument

Номер: US20120202385A1
Автор: Hidenobu Kimura, Kazuhiko Hino, Masaaki Miyagi, Takeshi Ogura
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP

A connector for a medical instrument connected to an external device for medical use is provided, and the connector for a medical instrument includes a plug portion in which electric contact point portions are placed, outer sheath cases connectively provided at the plug portion, a sub frame member interposed between the plug portion and the outer sheath cases, and having a flange portion, and a main frame member housed in the outer sheath cases and fixed to the sub frame member, wherein the plug portion and the outer sheath cases are butted against the flange portion by different fixing members respectively, and are compressed and fixed to the sub frame member.

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Номер записи: 6
23-08-2012 дата публикации

Self heatable inspection mirror

Номер: US20120212817A1
Автор: Robert Craig Moore
Принадлежит: Individual

A self heating inspection mirror for dental use has a pencil like handle with an angled mirror. A resistance wire heating coil is surrounded by wafers of insulation and lies in contact with the mirror. Leads pass down the handle to a plug and socket. The socket is in the battery compartment which allows the operator to unplug the handle and immerse the mirror and handle as a unit. The battery compartment has an integral switch for connecting the battery to the heating coil The 3V rechargeable lithium battery maintains the lightweight mirror at 43EC.

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Номер записи: 7
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Surgical device and accessories

Номер: US20120232339A1
Автор: Laszlo Csiky
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a device developed for surgical interventions comprising (i) an inner end ( 1 ) guidable/steerable to the operation field, (ii) an outer end ( 3 ) operated by the user and (iii) a middle part ( 2 ) which connects both ends ( 1, 3 ) together. According to the main concept of the present invention, it further comprises force transmission units extending between the outer ( 3 ) and the inner ( 1 ) ends, and said force transmission units, the outer and the inner ends and the middle part ( 2 ) are designed to transfer the movements of the outer end ( 3 ) to the inner end ( 1 ) in an identical measure, as if the inner end ( 1 ) were the straight continuation of the outer end ( 3 ).

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Номер записи: 8
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Laryngoscopes, laryngoscope arms and methods of manufacture

Номер: US20130060090A1
Автор: Matthew John Ross Mcgrath, Peter Douglas Colin Inglis
Принадлежит: Aircraft Medical Ltd

A video laryngoscope has an arm comprising a video camera, at least one electrical conductor extending to the video camera, an elongate electrical conductor retaining member retaining the electrical conductor and an overmoulding extending around the elongate cable retaining member and having a smooth outer surface. Providing a laryngoscope arm overmoulded to provide a smooth outer surface has the benefit of allowing the laryngoscope arm to be readily cleaned or sterilised, and minimises the number of features, such as seams or joints, where dirt or infectious bodies may be retained.

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Номер записи: 9
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Surgical method and apparatus

Номер: US20130131457A1
Автор: Tamer A. Seckin
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for use in connection with an endoscopic surgery comprises an elongated body adapted to be placed at least partially in the vagina of a female patient partially passing through the wall of the vagina such that an end portion of said elongated element is introduced into rectouterine pouch; the elongated body comprises at least an attachment means for accommodating at least a part of at least a surgical instrument comprising an end portion adapted to be received inside the vagina, the surgical instrument and the apparatus are movable to each other. An endobag having an elongated port is provided through the vagina into the pelvis. A method for use in a pelvic or peritoneal surgery is provided wherein at least an elongated end portion of a surgical instrument is provided in the cavity of the uterus through the vagina of a female patient such that the uterus can be repositioned by manipulating the surgical instrument and an incision is performed on the vaginal wall for accessing to the rectouterine pouch, a flexible element is provided in pelvis wherein the flexible element is looped around the uterus such that the flexible element encircles the uterus.

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Номер записи: 10
30-05-2013 дата публикации

ATTACHMENT CLAMP

Номер: US20130134272A1
Автор: BENNING Christopher A., CASTOLDI Robert, CHURCHILL William Lucas, Golden John B., HOWARD John F., INTOCCIA Brian, Kappel Gary, McWeeney John O.
Принадлежит: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device. 1. An apparatus for selectively securing a first medical device to a second medical device , comprising:a clamp positioned on the first medical device including a first and second holding portion that open to receive the second medical device between the first and second holding portion and a locking mechanism that is selectively positioned to prevent the first and second holding portion from opening.245-. (canceled) This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/888,713, filed on Feb. 7, 2007, incorporated herein expressly by reference.More than one medical device is often required to be used together during the same medical procedure. For example, in the performance of minimally-invasive types of procedures using an endoscope, a second medical device is sometimes inserted through the working channel of the endoscope. Either the endoscope or the second medical device can provide illumination and imaging capability while the other may perform a distinct or specialized function. Having to hold two instruments is burdensome for the physician.Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a ...

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Номер записи: 11
30-05-2013 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS

Номер: US20130137924A1
Автор: ISHII Hiroshi, IWASAKI Seiji, KAGAWA Hiroaki, TAKAHASHI Tomohisa
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

An actuator has a magnet moved together with a moving lens frame, an SMA wire capable of extending and contracting in a moving direction I of the moving lens frame with execution or non-execution of energization thereof, a fixing member made of a magnetic material attached to a distal end of the SMA wire, a pressing spring which urges the fixing member toward the magnet along the moving direction I, and a stopper member and a stopper portion which limits the movement of the magnet along the moving direction I at a first position or a second position. 1. An image pickup apparatus comprising:a movable lens unit having a movable lens frame holding a movable lens, and a magnetic member;a fixed lens frame in which a plurality of objective optical systems are disposed, and in which the movable lens frame is held so as to be able to advance and retract in a shooting optical axis direction;a diaphragm unit which adjusts the amount of shooting light by moving a diaphragm blade formed of a magnetic material; anda magnet which moves the diaphragm blade by magnetic force according to the advancement and retraction of the movable lens frame.2. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a movable lens drive mechanism which advances and retracts the magnetic member of the movable lens frame by magnetic force from the outside of the fixed lens frame.3. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the diaphragm unit is disposed in the movable lens frame claim 1 , andthe magnet is disposed on the fixed lens frame and moves the diaphragm blade by magnetic force with the advancement and retraction of the diaphragm unit and the movable lens frame in the optical axis direction.4. The image pickup apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the diaphragm unit is disposed in the fixed lens frame claim 1 , andthe magnet is disposed on the movable lens frame and moves the diaphragm blade by magnetic force when advancing and retreating in the shooting ...

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Номер записи: 12
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Endoscope Combined Deflection Control and Lock

Номер: US20130144125A1
Автор: Konstorum Gregory S.
Принадлежит: GYRUS ACMI, INC.

An endoscope including a shaft having a deflectable distal end; a main section at a proximal end of the shaft, where the main section forms a handle of the endoscope; and a deflection control connected to the distal end. The deflection control includes a combined lock and deflection control member at the main section comprising a control lever pivotably connected to the main section at a pivot and extending away from the pivot in a general cantilever fashion, and a lock lever pivotably connected to the control lever. A first end of the lock lever is configured to contact the main section. A second end of the lock lever is configured to be pressed inward on the control lever towards the main section to pivot the first end out of contact -with the main section. 1. An endoscope comprising:a shaft having a deflectable distal end;a main section at a proximal end of the shaft, where the main section forms a handle of the endoscope; anda deflection control connected to the distal end, wherein the deflection control comprises a combined lock and deflection control member at the main section comprising a control lever pivotably connected to the main section at a pivot and extending away from the pivot in a general cantilever fashion, and a lock lever pivotably connected to the control lever, where a first end of the lock lever is configured to contact the main section and where a second end of the lock lever is configured to be pressed inward on the control lever towards the main section to pivot the first end out of contact with the main section.2. An endoscope as in wherein the combined lock and deflection control member is adapted to be moved to a selected location by a single finger of a user and thereby deflect the distal end claim 1 , and wherein the combined lock and deflection control member is adapted to be locked at the user selected location by movement of the lock lever to a locked position by the single finger of the user.3. An endoscope as in wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 13
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Endoscope

Номер: US20130150667A1
Автор: Takeshi Ogura, Toshihiro Hadano, Yuki Mitamura
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP

An endoscope of an embodiment includes: a distal end rigid member made of resin; a channel tube connecting member which has a distal end side fitted and fixed in the distal end rigid member and is formed in a tubular shape using a conductive member, and which includes a stepped portion on a part of an outer circumferential surface in a longitudinal direction; and a bending piece member which is formed in a tubular shape using a conductive member and arranged just behind a rear end side of the distal end rigid member, and which has a protruding portion protruding and elastically-deformed toward an inner circumferential surface side, wherein when the bending piece member is fixed to the distal end rigid member with the channel tube connecting member being housed inside thereof, the protruding portion contacts the outer circumferential surface of the channel tube connecting member to establish conduction.

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Номер записи: 14
13-06-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS

Номер: US20130150668A1
Автор: KANNO Kiyotaka, Ono Makoto, TABUCHI Koichiro, TSUTSUI Keisuke
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

An endoscope apparatus includes: a plurality of connection portions to which an endoscope can be connected, respectively; a priority setting portion that sets a connection priority of the plurality of connection portions; a drive portion that supplies a drive signal to one endoscope; and a control portion that controls so that the drive portion supplies the drive signal to any one endoscope only based on the connection priority. 1. An endoscope apparatus , comprising:a plurality of connection portions to which an endoscope can be connected, respectively;a priority setting portion that, when a plurality of endoscopes are connected to the plurality of connection portions, sets a drive priority for selecting one endoscope to supply a drive signal to;a drive portion that supplies a drive signal to one endoscope; anda drive control portion that controls so that the drive portion supplies the drive signal only to any one endoscope based on the drive priority.2. The endoscope apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the drive priority is a kind priority that corresponds to a kind of the endoscope.3. The endoscope apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising an identification portion that identifies the kind based on a resistance value of a specific resistance that differs according to a kind of the endoscope that is arranged in the endoscope claim 2 , and that is detected by cancelling a contact resistance in the connection portion.4. The endoscope apparatus according to claim 3 , comprising:an ID signal line and a ground line to which the endoscope is connected through the connection portion; the specific resistance that electrically connects the ID signal line and the ground line; and a bypass circuit forming portion capable of forming a bypass circuit that short-circuits the specific resistance;wherein the identification portion includes a reference resistance of a predetermined resistance value, applies a predetermined voltage to the reference resistance and the ...

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Номер записи: 15
13-06-2013 дата публикации

ROTATABLE CONNECTOR FOR AN ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20130150671A1
Автор: Aizenfeld Amram, Kirma Yaniv, Levi Moshe, Levy Avi
Принадлежит: PEER MEDICAL LTD.

A rotating connector formed within an endoscope console for connecting an endoscope to a console, comprising: a fixed part located on the endoscope console for attaching the rotating connector to the console; and a rotating part adapted to be attached to the at least one fixed part such that the rotating part can rotate relatively to the at least one fixed part, the rotating part also adapted to receiving an endoscope connector, wherein the rotating connector enables rotation of the endoscope while eliminating twisting of a proximal shaft connecting the endoscope to the console. 1. A rotating connector formed within an endoscope console for connecting an endoscope to a console , comprising:at least one fixed part located on the endoscope console for attaching the rotating connector to the console; anda rotating part adapted to be attached to the at least one fixed part such that the rotating part can rotate relatively to the at least one fixed part, the rotating part also adapted to receiving an endoscope connector,wherein the rotating connector enables rotation of the endoscope while essentially eliminating or reducing twisting of a proximal shaft connected to the endoscope.2. The rotating connector according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one fixed part comprises a housing for covering at least partially the rotating part.3. The rotating connector according to claim 1 , wherein the rotating part comprises a cylindrical opening adapted to receive at least one pin protruding from the endoscope connector.4. The rotating connector according to claim 1 , wherein the rotating part comprises a cylindrical opening adapted to receive a tube for passing gas claim 1 , fluid or liquid to the endoscope connector.5. The rotating connector according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one fixed part comprises a recess and the at least one rotating part comprises a protruding part so that movement of the moving part within the recess limits the rotation of the at least one ...

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Номер записи: 16
20-06-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENT AND ENDOSCOPY SYSTEM

Номер: US20130158350A1
Автор: Juergens Thorsten
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH

An electrical connecting element for supplying current to a light source, particularly an LED light source, that is or can be connected to a side of an endoscope, configured for introducing light into an optical system of the endoscope in a proximal region of the endoscope, and to an endoscopy system having an electrical connecting element, and to a use. Wherein the electrical connecting element is configured as a pre-formed, flat molded body having a longitudinally extended section, wherein the molded body has a curved shape at least in sections and is configured to be plugged onto an endoscope and to clasp tightly clinging thereon, wherein the molded body has electrical lines which have electrical contact surfaces in a proximal end region of the molded body in order to connect to a current supply, and electrical contact surfaces in a distal region for connecting to the light source. 1. An electrical connecting element for supplying current to a light source connected to a side of an endoscope , for introducing light into an optical system of the endoscope in a proximal region of the endoscope , wherein the electrical connecting element is configured as a pre-formed , flat molded body having a longitudinally extended section , wherein the molded body has a curved shape at least in sections , and is configured to be plugged onto an endoscope and to clasp tightly clinging thereon , wherein the molded body has electrical lines , which have electrical contact surfaces in a proximal end region of the molded body for connecting to a current supply , and have electrical contact surfaces in a distal region for connecting to the light source.2. The electrical connecting element according to claim 1 , wherein the molded body distally opens into a bifurcated part having two curved limbs with which the endoscope is clasped tightly clinging claim 1 , wherein the electrical lines run distally to electrical contact surfaces at the ends of the curved limbs.3. The electrical ...

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Номер записи: 17
20-06-2013 дата публикации

ENDOBRONCHIAL TUBE WITH INTEGRATED IMAGE SENSOR

Номер: US20130158351A1
Автор: Daher Elias, Schuh Matthias Benedikt
Принадлежит: ETVIEW LTD.

An endobronchial tube comprising at least two lumens of different lengths for selectively associating with a patient about at least two locations relative to the Tracheal Carina. said tube comprising: a first lumen having an open distal end that associates proximally to the Carina within the Trachea, with a first inflatable cuff; a second lumen having an open distal end that extends distally, past the Carina and associates within one of the Left Bronchial branch and Right Bronchial branch with a second inflatable cuff; a dedicated image sensor lumen spanning the length of said first lumen, the dedicated image sensor lumen comprising an image sensor and illumination source disposed adjacent to the distal end of said first lumen, and configured to provide an image of the Tracheal bifurcation of the Tracheal Carina, the openings of the Left Bronchial branch, and the opening Right Bronchial branch; and at least one dedicated cleaning lumen disposed parallel with said dedicated image sensor lumen along the length of said endobronchial tube and wherein said cleaning lumen is configured to forms a cleaning nozzle at the distal end, wherein said cleaning nozzle is directed toward said image sensor lumen at its distal end. 1. An endobronchial tube comprising at least two lumen of different lengths for selectively associating with a patient about at least two locations relative to the Tracheal Carina , characterized in that said tube comprises:a. a first lumen having an open distal end that associates proximally to the Carina within the Trachea, with a first inflatable cuff;b. a second lumen having an open distal end that extends distally, past the Carina and associates within one of the Left Bronchial branch and Right Bronchial branch with a second inflatable cuff;c. a dedicated image sensor lumen spanning the length of said first lumen, the dedicated image sensor lumen comprising an image sensor and illumination source disposed adjacent to the distal end of said first lumen ...

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Номер записи: 18
20-06-2013 дата публикации

MEDICAL APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MARKER DISPLAY IN MEDICAL IMAGE AND MEDICAL PROCESSOR

Номер: US20130158352A1
Автор: IMAIZUMI Katsuichi
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

A processor of an endoscope apparatus that is a medical apparatus generates two images that are a normal-light observation image and a special-light observation image that are obtained by picking up a return light, determines matching of observation fields of view with respect to the two images, generates a marker M that indicates a position on a living tissue for at least one of the two images based on the determination result, causes the generated two images to be displayed within a screen of a monitor, and displays the generated marker M by superimposing the marker M on at least one of the two images. 1. A medical apparatus , comprising:an imager that picks up an image of a light from a living tissue;an image processor that generates a first image picked up in a first observation field of view in the imager, and a second image picked up in a second observation field of view in the imager;a discriminator that determines matching of the first observation field of view and the second observation field of view;a processor that performs processing for displaying markers indicating same positions for the first image and the second image when it is determined that the first observation field of view and the second observation field of view match each other in the discriminator; anda display that simultaneously displays the first image and the second image processed in the processor.2. The medical apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:an illuminator that is capable of irradiating the living tissue with a light for normal-light observation and a light for special-light observation as the light,wherein the first image is an image that is obtained by picking up an image of a return light in a case of the living tissue being irradiated with the light for normal-light observation, in the imager, andthe second image is an image that is obtained by picking up an image of a return light in a case of the living tissue being irradiated with the light for special- ...

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Номер записи: 19
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Tongue depressor

Номер: US20130158358A1
Автор: Jennifer Louise Holland
Принадлежит: THROAT SCOPE PTY LTD

A tongue depressor for illuminating an oral cavity, the tongue depressor including a handle which includes a light source and a switch for connecting a power supply to the light source. The tongue depressor also includes a blade for depressing the tongue, the blade being removably coupled to the handle, and wherein coupling the blade to the handle actuates the switch so that light emitted from the light source is transmitted by the blade into the oral cavity.

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Номер записи: 20
18-07-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE, AND TREATMENT INSTRUMENT FOR ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20130184528A1
Автор: BANJU Kazuo, HASHIMOTO Tatsutoshi, ISHIOKA Ayano, IWANAGA Naoki, MATSUNO Kiyotaka, OKADA Tsutomu, ONUKI Yoshio, SHIGETA Ken, TAKEMOTO Shotaro
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

A medical instrument system includes an elongated member having an inner space in a direction of a longitudinal axis, an insertion section installed at the inner space and having a bending section capable of being bent, a manipulation section configured to manipulate the bending section, a first manipulation member transmitting a driving force of the bending section in accordance with the manipulation by the manipulation section, a second manipulation member arranged in the direction of a longitudinal axis, a connecting section having a first connecting section and a second connecting section and capable of connecting the first manipulation member and the second manipulation member, and a switching mechanism having a first acting section and a second acting section and switching between a connection state and a release state in accordance with a relative movement between the elongated member and the insertion section. 1. A medical instrument system comprising:an elongated member having a longitudinal axis and an inner space in a direction of the longitudinal axis, the elongated member formed in the direction of the longitudinal axis;an insertion section arranged in the inner space so as to freely move in the direction of the longitudinal axis, the insertion section having a bending section capable of being bent;a manipulation section configured to manipulate the bending section;a first manipulation member connected to the manipulation section, the first manipulation member transmitting a driving force to the bending section in accordance with a manipulation by the manipulation section;a second manipulation member connected to the bending section, the second manipulation member arranged in the direction of the longitudinal axis;a connecting section having a first connecting section installed at the first manipulation member and a second connecting section installed at the second manipulation member, the connecting section capable of detachably connecting the first ...

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Номер записи: 21
18-07-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE ADAPTER INCLUDING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE, AND ADAPTER TYPE ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20130184531A1
Автор: Ishibashi Junki, Kanzaki Kazuhiro, ZEN Kenichi
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope adapter including a light emitting diode includes: a detachable portion to be attached to an adapter attaching portion provided on a distal end portion of an insertion portion, the insertion portion including inside thereof at least one image-forming optical system; an adapter main body including an adapter side observation optical system whose optical axis is coincident with an optical axis of the image-forming optical system; a contact pin which enables power supply to the light emitting diode to be turned on when the detachable portion is attached to the adapter attaching portion; and a resistor arranged in a space formed in the endoscope adapter to determine a type of the endoscope adapter. 1. (canceled)2. An endoscope adapter including a light emitting diode , to be connected to an insertion portion of an endoscope in which the insertion portion includes an image-forming optical system and an endoscope side electrical connection portion inside a distal end portion thereof , the endoscope side electrical connection portion being connected to a power cable extending from a power supply portion , the endoscope adapter comprising:an adapter side detachable portion to be attached to an adapter attaching portion provided at the distal end portion of the insertion portion of the endoscope;an adapter side electrical connection portion having a plurality of contact pins which are brought into contact with the endoscope side electrical connection portion when the endoscope adapter is connected to the insertion portion of the endoscope;a side view optical system for observation in a side view direction by bending an optical axis of the image-forming optical system inside the distal end portion of the insertion portion so as to extend in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the insertion portion of the endoscope;an adapter main body that has a holding region for holding the light emitting diode provided to be distal with respect to an ...

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Номер записи: 22
25-07-2013 дата публикации

STEERABLE MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING AN IMAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130190561A1
Автор: "OBrien Michael", Asselin William M., JR. Thomas M., MacLEAN Brian C., Oskin Christopher L., ZAPPIA
Принадлежит: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Embodiments of the disclosure may include a medical device comprising an elongate member and a handle assembly connected to the elongate member. The handle housing may house a steering mechanism movable relative to the handle assembly and configured to steer the elongate member along a first plane and a second plane different from the first plane, a camera system configured to capture images from a distal end of the elongate member, and an illumination system configured to provide illuminating light from the distal end of the elongate member. 1. A medical device , comprising:an elongate member; a steering mechanism movable relative to the handle assembly and configured to steer the elongate member;', 'a camera system configured to capture images from a distal end of the elongate member; and', 'an illumination system configured to provide illuminating light from the distal end of the elongate member; and, 'a handle assembly connected to the elongate member, the handle assembly housinga connector configured to operably connect the medical device to a control module including one or more processing units for operating the camera system and the illumination system, wherein the connector is configured to directly connect to and disconnect from the handle assembly.2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the steering mechanism is configured to steer the elongate member along a first plane and a second plane different from the first plane.3. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the connector extends into the handle assembly and is configured to connect and disconnect the camera system and the illumination system to the control module.4. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the camera system includes a camera card housed within the housing assembly and configured to communicate imaging data associated with the camera system.5. The medical device of claim 4 , wherein the camera system includes one or more wires housed within the housing assembly claim 4 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 23
25-07-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20130190566A1
Автор: ISHIZAKI Ryosuke, MIYOSHI Hiroaki
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

An endoscope includes a first bending portion that is operated and bent, a function portion that is operated to be capable of performing a predetermined function, a grasping portion including a long axis provided to extend from a distal end portion through a proximal end portion, a first rotation body capable of operating the first bending portion, a second rotation body capable of operating the function portion, and an operation portion main body provided at a proximal end side of the grasping portion, with the second rotation body being disposed at a side where a palm of a hand is located when the grasping portion is grasped with the hand, with the second rotation body facing the first rotation body with the long axis therebetween, and a second shaft being located at a proximal end side from a first shaft. 1. An endoscope , comprising:a first bending portion that is operated and bent;a function portion that is operated to be capable of performing a predetermined function;a grasping portion having a distal end portion and a proximal end portion, and including a long axis provided to extend from the distal end portion through the proximal end portion;a first rotation body capable of operating the first bending portion as the first rotation body is rotated around a first shaft;a second rotation body capable of operating the function portion as the second rotation body is rotationally operated around a second shaft; andan operation portion main body that is provided at a proximal end side of the grasping portion, with the second rotation body being disposed at a side where a palm of a hand is located when the grasping portion is grasped with the hand, with the second rotation body facing the first rotation body with the long axis therebetween, and the second shaft being located at a proximal end side from the first shaft.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 , further comprising:an operation force amount adjusting portion that is provided at the second rotation body ...

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Номер записи: 24
01-08-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20130197309A1
Автор: SAKATA Hajime
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

An endoscope includes an endoscope connector at a proximal end portion of a universal cable that is extended from an endoscope operation portion. The endoscope connector includes: a first unit that is provided at the proximal end portion of the universal cable, and inside which are inserted a fluid conduit and a signal transmission line that are inserted through inside of the universal cable; a second unit that is connected and fixed to the first unit, and that internally includes a connection conduit that is connected to the fluid conduit; and a signal transmission cable that is integrated with a side portion of the first unit and includes an electrical connector at an end portion. 1. An endoscope comprising an endoscope connector at a proximal end portion of a universal cable that is extended from an endoscope operation portion ,wherein the endoscope connector comprises:a first unit that is provided at the proximal end portion of the universal cable, and inside which are inserted a fluid conduit and a signal transmission line that are inserted through inside of the universal cable;a second unit that is connected and fixed to the first unit, and that internally comprises a connection conduit that is connected to the fluid conduit; anda signal transmission cable that is integrated with a side portion of the first unit and includes an electrical connector at an end portion.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the first unit and the second unit are detachably attachable to each other.3. The endoscope according to claim 2 , wherein the second unit comprises:a connection portion that is detachably connectable on a connecting portion side with the first unit, and to which one end of the connection conduit is fixed; andan external connection portion to which the other end of the connection conduit is fixed at least at one of a side portion that is different from the connecting portion side and an end portion that faces the connecting portion.4. The endoscope ...

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Номер записи: 25
29-08-2013 дата публикации

MEDICAL SCOPE WITH SINGLE USE PROBE

Номер: US20130225924A1
Автор: Lescota John, Simms Norman
Принадлежит:

A medical scope with a probe capable of being utilized for a single imaging procedure is described. The medical scope has a control unit with a programmable memory unit, a socket for receiving a plug end of the probe, and the probe having a light guide and a pair of power wires extending along the length thereof. The control unit also has a display screen, a set of switches to control functions, and a light source. The probe includes a check bit memory unit for retaining a selected value that the control unit will detect, a zero value indicating a new probe and a non-zero value indicating a used probe. Therefore, the used probe will be rejected by the control unit and cannot be used again. 1. A medical scope with a single use probe , comprising:a. a control unit having a socket formed therein;b. a probe having a flexible shaft with a plug mounted at one end thereof, the plug adapted for engaging the socket;c. wherein the probe comprises a check bit capable of retaining a selected value; andd. the control unit being operational to detect a value in the probe and accept only a probe having a value equal to the selected value.2. The medical scope with a single use probe described in claim 1 , wherein the selected value is initially set to zero.3. The medical scope with a single use probe described in claim 1 , wherein the control unit further comprises a display screen.4. The medical scope with a single use probe described in claim 1 , further comprising a camera mounted at a distal end of the probe shaft.5. The medical scope with a single use probe described in claim 1 , wherein the control unit comprises a switch for energizing the control unit and the probe claim 1 , and wherein the energized control unit is de-energized only by disengaging the probe plug from the control unit socket.6. The medical scope with a single use probe described in claim 1 , further comprising a light source residing within the control unit claim 1 , the light source positioned to project a ...

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Номер записи: 26
12-09-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITION AND REMOVAL OF AN OPTICAL ELEMENT ON AN ENDOSCOPE OBJECTIVE

Номер: US20130237762A1
Автор: FENGLER John, Jenne Gary, Senger John
Принадлежит: Novadaq Technologies Inc.

An applicator suitable for converting a white-light endoscope into an endoscope for combined white-light/fluorescence imaging is disclosed. The applicator facilitates attachment of an optical element, for example an optical filter, to a distal optical port of an endoscope. The applicator engages with alignment feature on the endoscope's distal end and releasably supports the optical element in an opening that is aligned with the optical port. The optical element is released in a proximal direction by pressing down on an actuator. 117-. (canceled)18. A method for attaching an optical element to an optical port disposed on a distal end of an endoscope comprising one or more registration features , comprising the steps of:providing an applicator releasably holding the optical element, said optical element having an adhesive side facing the endoscope's distal end and an opposing non-adhesive side, and said applicator comprising one or more alignment members;engaging one or more of the alignment members disposed on the applicator with the one or more corresponding registration features disposed at the endoscope's distal end, thereby aligning the optical element with the optical port, andapplying with the applicator an external force against the non-adhesive side of the optical element so as to disengage the optical element from the applicator and urge the adhesive side of the optical element into contact with the optical port.19. The method of claim 18 , further comprising withdrawing the applicator from the distal end of the endoscope claim 18 , while leaving the optical element attached to the optical port.20. The method of claim 18 , wherein applying an external force comprises actuating a yieldable element disposed in or on the applicator claim 18 , said yieldable element being in force-transmitting communication with a non-adhesive side of the optical element.21. The method of claim 18 , wherein the one or more registration features are selected from the group ...

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Номер записи: 27
19-09-2013 дата публикации

CABLE CONNECTOR AND ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS

Номер: US20130244453A1
Автор: SAKAMOTO Toshio
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

A cable connector includes a circuit board, having a predetermined width in a manner passable through an elongated tube of an endoscope apparatus, disposed to extend in an axial direction. A terminal group is formed on the circuit board, for electrically contacting a socket connector. First and second land patterns are formed on the circuit board, arranged in the axial direction so that the terminal group is disposed therebetween, wherein a front end of a first electric line group having lines among electric lines of a cable structure is electrically coupled to the first land pattern, and a front end of a second electric line group having lines among the electric lines is coupled to the second land pattern. A wiring pattern is formed on the circuit board, for electrically coupling the first land pattern to the terminal group and coupling the second land pattern to the terminal group. 1. A cable connector for an endoscope apparatus including a flexible elongated tube for extending in an axial direction , a circuit device incorporated in said elongated tube , a cable structure , having plural electric lines , contained in said elongated tube , connected with said circuit device , wherein said cable connector is mounted on said cable structure , and couplable with an external socket connector for externally transmitting a signal from said circuit device , said cable connector comprising:a circuit board, having a width in a manner passable through said elongated tube, disposed to extend in said axial direction;a terminal group of plural terminals, formed on said circuit board, for electrically contacting said socket connector;first and second land patterns, positioned apart from one another in said axial direction, so disposed that said terminal group is positioned therebetween at least partially, for electrical conduction to said electric lines;a wiring pattern, formed on said circuit board, for electrically coupling said first land pattern to said terminal group and ...

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Номер записи: 28
19-09-2013 дата публикации

CABLE CONNECTOR FOR ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS

Номер: US20130244456A1
Автор: SAKAMOTO Toshio
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

An endoscope apparatus includes an elongated tube, a imaging unit in the elongated tube, and a cable structure, including plural signal lines, having first and second ends, the first end being connected to the imaging unit. A cable connector is connected with the second end, and couplable with a socket connector connectively. The cable connector includes a circuit board having a width in a manner passable through the elongated tube in an axial direction. A conductive land is formed on the circuit board, and coupled to the second end. A terminal pattern is formed on the circuit board, for connective coupling by reception in the socket connector. An advancing tip is formed on a front side of the circuit board in the axial direction, for initially advancing upon entry of the circuit board in the elongated tube, to enable the conductive land and the terminal pattern to pass safely. 1. A cable connector for an endoscope apparatus including an elongated tube disposed to extend in an axial direction , a circuit device incorporated in said elongated tube , and a cable structure , including plural signal lines , having first and second ends , said first end being connected to said circuit device , wherein said cable connector is connected with said second end , and couplable with a socket connector connectively , said cable connector comprising:a circuit board having a predetermined width in a manner passable through said elongated tube in said axial direction;a conductive land formed on said circuit board, and coupled to said second end;a terminal pattern, formed on said circuit board, for connective coupling by reception in said socket connector;an advancing tip, formed on a front side of said circuit board in said axial direction, for initially advancing upon entry of said circuit board in said elongated tube, to enable said conductive land and said terminal pattern to pass safely.2. A cable connector as defined in claim 1 , wherein flexibility of said advancing tip is ...

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Номер записи: 29
10-10-2013 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC SHEATH ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130267777A1
Автор: Avitsian Rafi, Callegari James T., Collinson Michael, Guthrie Robert B., Haight Douglas W., Zura Andrew M.
Принадлежит:

A sheath assembly for an endoscope includes an elongate tubular body and a plug. The endoscope has a handle portion and a scope portion extending therefrom to a tip. The body includes first () and second () wall sections and extends along a longitudinal axis between first and second distal openings located at distal and proximal ends thereof, respectively. The first wall section () extends radially about the longitudinal axis to define a scope lumen (). The scope portion is receivable in the scope lumen with the distal and proximal ends. The second wall section () extends radially about a portion of the first wall section () and longitudinally between second distal and proximal end openings. The first and second wall sections define an integral suction lumen () in fluid communication with a first source of negative pressure. The plug is mated with the distal end opening and includes a lens surface through which energy is transmissible. 1. A sheath assembly for an endoscope , the endoscope having a handle portion and an elongate scope portion extending from the handle portion to a tip , the sheath assembly comprising:an elongate tubular body extending along a longitudinal axis between a first distal end opening located at a distal end thereof and a first proximal end opening located at a proximal end thereof, the body comprising:a first wall section extending radially about the longitudinal axis to define a scope lumen, the scope portion of the endoscope being receivable coaxially in the scope lumen with the distal end of the body being disposed adjacent the endoscope tip and the proximal end of the body being disposed adjacent the handle portion of the endoscope; anda second wall section extending radially about at least a portion of the first wall section and longitudinally along the longitudinal axis between a second distal end opening adjacent the first distal end opening and a second proximal end opening adjacent the first proximal end opening, the first and the ...

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Номер записи: 30
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Hand-Operated Endoscope For Medical Purposes

Номер: US20130345503A1
Автор: Friedrich Markus
Принадлежит: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG

A hand operated endoscope for medical purposes, the endoscope including a separate, modular unit consisting of a camera system with an associate lens system, light source and a transmission system. This unsterilized modular unit can be used in a sterilized housing. 1. A hand-operated endoscope for medical purposes , with a digital camera system with associated optical unit , with a light source and with a transmission system for transmitting the image data of the camera system or other data to an external receiver , which is associated with a monitor or another visualization device for depicting the image , characterized in that the camera system with associated optical unit , the light source and the transmission system define a module-like component and in that this module-like component is , as a separate component , arranged in a housing in such a way that the component is completely removed from the housing for a reuse of the endoscope , that it is subsequently only the housing that is sterilized and that , finally , the unsterilized component or another unsterilized component is reintroduced into the sterilized housing.2. The endoscope as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the housing has a lid which can be opened and closed.3. The endoscope as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that the housing has a substantially tubular design claim 2 , with the lid being situated at the rear end of the housing.4. The endoscope as claimed in claim 2 , characterized in that claim 2 , when the lid is removed claim 2 , a tubular part claim 2 , in particular a funnel claim 2 , can be placed onto the housing opening for the subsequent introduction of the component into the housing.5. The endoscope as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the housing has function buttons.6. The endoscope as claimed in claim 5 , characterized in that electric contacts are provided within the housing claim 5 , which electric contacts are connected to the function buttons and claim 5 ...

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Номер записи: 31
16-01-2014 дата публикации

HERMETICALLY SEALED ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20140018613A1
Автор: Brichard Dominique, Herzlinger Peter M., Scott David D., Shafer David C.
Принадлежит: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

In one embodiment, an endoscopic camera for a robotic surgical system includes a stereo camera module mounted to a robotic arm of a patient side cart. The optical and electro-optic components of the camera module are hermetically sealed within a first housing. Signals from an electro-optic component travel through traces in a ceramic substrate forming one side of the hermetically sealed first housing. A second housing surrounds the first housing and optical fibers are dispersed between the housings to provide lighting in a body cavity. The camera module may be sterilized by an autoclave. 131-. (canceled)32. An endoscope comprising:an image sensor sensitive to a set of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation;an inner protective window over the image sensor to protect the image sensor, anda first optical component including a first lens;wherein the inner protective window is transparent to the set of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation,wherein the inner protective window is positioned between the image sensor and the first optical component, andwherein the first optical component is attached to the inner protective window.33. The endoscope of claim 32 , wherein the first optical component rests on the inner protective window.34. The endoscope of claim 32 , wherein the first optical component is attached to the inner protective window by at least one of glue claim 32 , epoxy claim 32 , and cement.35. The endoscope of claim 34 , wherein the first optical component is attached to the inner protective window by a heat-resistant glue.36. The endoscope of claim 34 , further comprisinga housing,wherein the first optical component is positioned at least partially within the housing.37. The endoscope of claim 36 , wherein the first optical component is sealed off from the image sensor by the housing and the inner protective window.38. The endoscope of claim 36 , further comprisingan outer window transparent to the set of electromagnetic wavelengths, wherein the first ...

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Номер записи: 32
16-01-2014 дата публикации

LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL SCAFFOLD

Номер: US20140018684A1
Автор: Greene Barry Stuart, Khalifa Sammy Mohsen, Sachs Adam David
Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

A collapsible scaffolding can collapse for deployment to a laparoscopic surgical site through a trocar or the like, and can expand to provide a surface for organ retraction within a body cavity. In the expanded state, the scaffolding may assist a surgical procedure in a variety of ways, such as by providing a rigid structure upon which to secure retracted organs or surgical tools such as lights, cameras, and so forth. 1. A device comprising: a front end and a back end;', 'a front hinge and a back hinge, that collectively articulate in a plane of articulation;', 'a first coupling configured to mechanically couple to a retaining member not in the plane of articulation;, 'a primary member havingan ancillary member movably connected to the primary member via the front hinge and the back hinge; wherein constructed from a surgical material; and', 'individually flexible in a direction perpendicular to the plane of articulation to a degree substantially conforming to a human abdomen; and further wherein, 'the primary member and ancillary member arethe device is configured to transition between a first state and a second state by articulating the hinges, in which the first state is characterized by minimizing a distance between the primary member and the ancillary member and the second state is characterized by maximizing the distance between the primary member and the ancillary member, in which a maximum device cross section in the first state is suitable for insertion through a trocar in a laparoscopic procedure on a human.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a number of independent flexural structures in each of the primary member and ancillary member to facilitate flexure in the direction perpendicular to the plane.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein each one of the flexural structures includes one or more axial protrusions positioned to inhibit flexure beyond a predetermined angle.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein each one of the flexural structures includes a ...

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Номер записи: 33
23-01-2014 дата публикации

ELONGATE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH ARTICULATING PORTION

Номер: US20140023428A1
Автор: DeVRIES Robert B., GUTIERREZ Federico, Kappel Gary S., KUMMAILIL John, MACNAMARA Francis T., RAGONESE Thomas, Smith Paul
Принадлежит:

An articulating portion for an elongate medical device is disclosed. The articulating portion may include a plurality of segments movable relative to one another, and a plurality of hinges disposed between adjacent segments. The segments can be configured to bend at the hinges upon manipulation of a control member of the device. The segments and the hinges can also be a single continuous piece of material. 1. An articulating portion for an elongate medical device , comprising:a plurality of segments movable relative to one another; anda plurality of hinges disposed between adjacent segments, wherein the segments are configured to bend at the hinges upon manipulation of a control member of the device, andwherein the segments and the hinges are a single continuous piece of material.2. The articulating portion of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the hinges comprises a twisted strip of material having a central portion oriented perpendicularly to opposing ends of the strip3. The articulating portion of claim 2 , wherein the central portion of the at least one hinge is oriented perpendicularly to an adjacent side wall of one of the segments.4. The articulating portion of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the hinges comprises a spiral-shaped strip of material.5. The articulating portion of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the hinges comprises a serpentine-shaped strip of material.6. The articulating portion of claim 1 , wherein one hinge is positioned 180 degrees apart from another hinge.7. The articulating portion of claim 1 , wherein one hinge is positioned 90 degrees apart from another hinge.8. The articulating portion of claim 1 , wherein each hinge is positioned within a gap defined by edges of the adjacent segments.9. The articulating portion of claim 1 , wherein the adjacent segments each comprise at least one flat area claim 1 , wherein the at least one flat area is adjacent to at least one of the hinges.10. The articulating portion of claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 34
20-02-2014 дата публикации

PED-Endoscope Image and Diagnosis Capture System

Номер: US20140051923A1
Автор: Brant Jason, Mirza Natasha
Принадлежит: THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

A personal electronic device (PED)-endoscope image and diagnosis capture system is provided. The system includes a PED adapter having a magnification lens connection side and a PED connection side. A magnification lens is connectable with the lens connection side of the PED adapter. An eyepiece lens coupler is also provided and connects the magnification lens to the endoscope eyepiece. A PED is connected to the PED adapter and includes a processor, a memory and an image capture system with a PED lens. The PED adapter aligns the magnification lens with the PED lens. The processor is configured to activate the image capture system using a remote or voice-activated trigger signal and store captured images in the PED memory. Patient data and examination data can be associated with the images, and the images and data can be transferred from the PED to an electronic medical records system. 1. A personal electronic device (PED)-endoscope image and diagnosis capture system , comprising:a PED adapter having a magnification lens connection side and a PED connection side;a magnification lens with a first end that is connectable with the lens connection side of the PED adapter;an eyepiece lens coupler with a magnification lens connection side and an endoscope eyepiece connection side, the magnification lens has a second end that is engageable with the eyepiece lens coupler, and the endoscope eyepiece connection side is adapted to engage an endoscope eyepiece;a PED connected to the PED adapter and having a processor, a memory and an image capture system with a PED lens, the PED adapter aligning the magnification lens with the PED lens; andthe processor is configured to activate the image capture system using a remote or voice-activated trigger signal and store captured images in the PED memory.2. The PED-endoscope image and diagnosis capture system of claim 1 , wherein the PED has an audio input and the processor is configured to capture audio data in connection with activation ...

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Номер записи: 35
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Stereoscopic System for Minimally Invasive Surgery Visualization

Номер: US20140066700A1
Автор: Arat Vacit, BLUMENKRANZ Dr. Mark, WILSON JASON
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present invention provide improved visualization systems and methods for minimally invasive surgery. Some embodiments include the use of reverse kinematic positioning of camera systems to provide rapid and manual surgeon controllable positioning of camera systems as well as display of 3D surgical area images along the line of sight between a surgeon's eyes and the surgical area itself. 1. A system for use in a minimally invasive surgical procedure for providing optical views of a surgical area , comprising:a retaining plug including an aperture and configured to be positioned through a percutaneous incision;an image capturing device, wherein at least a portion of said image capturing device is configured to be fitted into said aperture of the retaining plug;an image processing device capable of sending electronic signals to a display to be viewed by a practitioner during a minimally invasive surgery; and a base that is locatable adjacent or in proximity to the skin of a patient undergoing the minimally invasive surgery; and', 'an end effector that holds the image capturing device and is movably coupled to the base and can be locked in a fixed position by a locking mechanism., 'a frame configured to hold the image capturing device, the frame including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the image capturing device includes more than one optical path configured to provide a stereoscopic view of at least a portion of the surgical area.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the image capturing device includes more than one optical path configured to provide picture in picture views with different magnifications.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display is a touch screen display positioned in the sterile field claim 1 , wherein the touch screen display can be used as an interface for a practitioner to modify one or more of: an image magnification claim 1 , an image properties claim 1 , and a number of views displayed.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 36
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Laparoscope system

Номер: US20140066711A1
Автор: Danny Farin, Yehuda Bachar
Принадлежит: Eon Surgical Ltd

A visual system for laparoscopy comprising a visual device having a visual head member and an elongated connector; a manipulation device having a handheld operation portion, an insertion portion and a first contact element; and an external device comprising means to communicate with the vision head member, via the first contact element, when the elongated connector is mounted in an lumen of the insertion portion. The insertion portion of the manipulation device is configured to be extendable out from a body cavity through an airtight passage whereby the elongated connector is configured to be slidably mounted into the lumen of the insertion portion outside of the body cavity upon the insertion portion is withdrawn into the body cavity.

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Номер записи: 37
03-01-2019 дата публикации

OPTICAL TRANSMITTER AND ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20190000307A1
Автор: KAWAHARA Kosuke, NAKAGAWA Yusuke
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An optical transmitter includes an optical device, a wiring board in which the optical device and an electronic component are mounted on a first primary surface, an optical waveguide plate in which an upper surface is bonded to the wiring board and an optical waveguide is photo-coupled with the optical device by a reflection portion, an optical fiber photo-coupled with the optical waveguide, and a conductor, a first groove and a second groove each having an opening in one of side surfaces are provided on the upper surface of the optical waveguide plate, the optical fiber is inserted into the first groove, and the conductor is inserted into the second groove and is bonded to an electrode on a second primary surface of the wiring board immediately above the second groove. 1. An optical transmitter comprising:an optical device having a light emitting portion configured to output light of an optical signal or a light receiving portion into which the light of the optical signal is inputted;a wiring board having a first primary surface and a second primary surface facing the first primary surface and in which the optical device and an electronic component are mounted on the first primary surface;an optical waveguide plate having an upper surface and a lower surface facing the upper surface, in which the upper surface is bonded to the second primary surface of the wiring board, and the optical waveguide formed in a direction parallel with the upper surface is photo-coupled with the optical device by a reflection portion;a substrate having a front surface and a rear surface facing the front surface, in which the lower surface of the optical waveguide plate is disposed on the front surface;an optical fiber, a distal end surface of which is arranged facing an end surface of the optical waveguide of the optical waveguide plate, the optical fiber being photo-coupled with the optical waveguide; andconductors bonded to the wiring board, whereina first groove and second grooves ...

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Номер записи: 38
02-01-2020 дата публикации

BENDING PORTION OF ENDOSCOPE AND ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20200000312A1
Автор: NAKAJI Hiroaki
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A bending portion includes: a bending piece group including a plurality of first bending pieces; and a second bending piece including coupling protruding portions for coupling to a coupling frame so as to resist torsion about the longitudinal axis, and including, on a proximal end side, third contact surfaces facing a direction of the longitudinal axis, the second bending piece including inside a second insertion portion for allowing insertion of internal components, the second insertion portion being formed so as to be coincident with the first insertion portion provided in each of the first bending pieces on a same projection plane, the second bending piece being interposed between the coupling frame and the bending piece group such that the third contact surfaces and a distal-most position of the bending piece group are in rotatably contact with each other. 1. A bending portion of an endoscope , the bending portion comprising:a bending piece group comprising a plurality of first bending pieces, each of the first bending pieces including first contact surfaces formed on a proximal end surface of the each of the first bending pieces and second contact surfaces formed on the distal end surface of the each of the first bending pieces, the first and second contact surfaces facing a direction of a longitudinal axis of an insertion portion, each of the first bending pieces including inside a first insertion portion for allowing insertion of internal components along the longitudinal axis, the bending piece group being provided along the longitudinal axis such that the first contact surfaces and the second contact surfaces of the first bending pieces adjacent to each other are rotatably in contact with each other;a second bending piece comprising coupling portions on a distal end side of the second bending piece, and third contact surfaces on a proximal end side of the second bending piece, the coupling portions being for coupling the second bending piece to a frame ...

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Номер записи: 39
02-01-2020 дата публикации

Endoscope and method of use

Номер: US20200000326A1
Автор: Akos Toth, Britta Nelson, Csaba Truckai, Gábor PAPP, Katalin Levai, Kornel Horvath
Принадлежит: Meditrina Inc

An endoscope includes a shaft having proximal and distal ends and a longitudinal axis therebetween. A handle is coupled to the proximal end of the shaft, and an image sensor is carried on the distal end of the shaft. A channel extends through at least a distal shaft portion and has a channel diameter, and a section of the channel is re-configurable between a constricted shape and a non-constricted shape to accommodate tools introduced therethrough. The combined diagonal dimension and channel diameter is usually greater than the outer shaft diameter. The image sensor may be connected to a connector on the housing by a first slack flex circuit and a lights source on the shaft may be connected to a connector on the housing by a second slack flex circuit.

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Номер записи: 40
02-01-2020 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20200000328A1
Автор: KOBAYASHI Keiichi, NAKAGAWA Yusuke, SAKAI Youhei
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope includes an opto-electric composite module, an optical fiber, and a plurality of electric cables each including a core wire and a shielding wire. The opto-electric composite module includes a light emitting device, a wiring board including a plurality of bonding electrodes to which the plurality of core wires are bonded, a ferrule causing the optical fiber inserted into a first through hole to be optically coupled to the light emitting device, and a cable holder having grooves to which the plurality of core wires are fixed with the plurality of core wires so disposed as to be bonded to the plurality of respective bonding electrodes. The cable holder is a holder conductor electrically connected to a ground potential electrode of the image pickup device, and the shielding wires in the electric cables are bonded to the holder conductor of the cable holder via an electrically conductive member. 1. An endoscope including an opto-electric composite module disposed in a distal end portion of an insertion portion and configured to convert an electric signal into an optical signal , an optical fiber inserted through the insertion portion and configured to transmit the optical signal , and a plurality of electric cables inserted through the insertion portion and each include a core wire and a shielding wire ,wherein the opto-electric composite module comprises:an image pickup device;a light emitting device configured to convert the electric signal outputted by the image pickup device into the optical signal;a wiring board having a first principal surface and a second principal surface, with the light emitting device mounted on the first principal surface, and including a plurality of bonding electrodes to which the plurality of core wires are bonded, respectively;a ferrule having a first through hole, with the optical fiber inserted into the first through hole optically coupled to the light emitting device; anda cable holder having a plurality of grooves or holes ...

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Номер записи: 41
02-01-2020 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, AND LEAK DETECTION PROCESSING METHOD AND LEAK DETECTION PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20200000329A1
Автор: SUGAYA Michihiro
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope system includes a valve configured to keep an internal space of an endoscope airtight, an air pump configured to open and close the valve by applying a negative pressure and a positive pressure, a pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure at a time of the negative pressure and the positive pressure being applied, and a control section configured to receive a detection signal from the pressure sensor, and perform drive control of the air pump. 1. An endoscope system , comprising:a valve configured to keep an internal space of an endoscope airtight;a pipe sleeve configured to be connectable to a leak detection mechanism having the valve;an air-feeding and suction mechanism configured to open the valve by applying a negative pressure, close the valve by performing pressurization, and detach the sleeve from the leak detection mechanism by continuing pressurization, in a state where the leak detection mechanism and the pipe sleeve are connected to each other;a pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure at a time of the negative pressure being applied, and output a first detection signal indicating that a hole does not occur in a member that forms the internal space of the endoscope; anda control section configured to perform drive control to the air-feeding and suction mechanism that applies the negative pressure, to perform pressurization, by the first detection signal being inputted from the pressure sensor.2. The endoscope system according to claim 1 ,wherein the leak detection mechanism is a first pipe sleeve, andthe pipe sleeve is a second pipe sleeve.3. The endoscope system according to claim 1 ,wherein the pressure sensor further detects a pressure at a time of performing pressurization, andthe control section outputs a stop signal to the air-feeding and suction mechanism, when a second detection signal indicating that pressure is detected is inputted from the pressure sensor, when pressurization is performed.4. The endoscope system ...

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Номер записи: 42
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Endoscope system

Номер: US20160000306A1
Автор: Makoto Tomioka, Masahiro Hagihara, Masaki Takayama, Takao Tsuruoka, Yuko Abe
Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

An endoscope system includes: an image pickup apparatus in which an insertion portion is detachable, the image pickup apparatus picking up an optical image of light from an observed object; a focus changing section that can change focus of the image pickup apparatus; a control section that generates a control signal to control the optical image in a focused state in a state in which the insertion portion is fitted to the image pickup apparatus; a storage section that stores data associating a type of the insertion portion and control information; an identification section that reads a predetermined code to identify the type of the insertion portion; and an optical characteristic acquiring section that acquires the control information corresponding to the type of the insertion portion identified by the identification section to acquire an optical characteristic of the insertion portion used to generate the control signal.

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Номер записи: 43
07-01-2021 дата публикации

TRACHEOSCOPE CONTROL DEVICE, LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY DEVICE, AND COMBINATION SYSTEM THEREOF

Номер: US20210000336A1
Автор: Maximos Robert B.
Принадлежит:

An articulating tracheoscope control device, a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) device, and an articulating tracheoscope control device and LMA device combination system, that can control precise movement of a distal end of a tracheoscope with a patient's larynx within an angular range of at least 180 degrees and can lock the distal end of the tracheoscope in any desired position within the patient's larynx such that managing the tracheoscope during a tracheostomy procedure is not required in order to monitor the tracheostomy procedure.

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Номер записи: 44
04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SHAPE FLEXIBLE ENTRY GUIDES FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY

Номер: US20180000318A9
Автор: Larkin David Q., ROGERS Theodore W.
Принадлежит:

In one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for performing surgical procedures is disclosed including a flexible entry guide tube, and a first steering device. The flexible entry guide tube has one or more lumens extending along its length from a proximal end to substantially at or near a distal end. At least one of the one or more lumens is an instrument lumen with open ends to receive a flexible shaft of a surgical tool to perform surgery near the distal end of the flexible entry guide tube. The first steering device is insertable into the instrument lumen to shape the flexible entry guide tube as it is inserted through an opening in a body and along a path towards a surgical site. The apparatus may further include a flexible locking device to couple to the flexible entry guide tube and selectively rigidize the flexible entry guide tube to hold its shape. The flexible entry guide tube may be steered by remote control with one or more actuators. 1. An apparatus for surgical procedures , the apparatus comprising:a flexible entry guide tube having one or more lumens extending along its length from a proximal end to substantially at or near a distal end, wherein at least one of the one or more lumens is a first instrument lumen with open ends to receive a surgical tool with a flexible shaft to perform surgery near the distal end of the flexible entry guide tube; anda first steering device insertable into the first instrument lumen, the first steering device to shape the flexible entry guide tube as the flexible entry guide tube is inserted through an opening in a body and guided towards a surgical site.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe flexible entry guide tube includesa flexible locking device to couple to the flexible entry guide, the flexible locking device to selectively rigidize the flexible entry guide tube to hold its shape.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe first steering device is a first surgical tool with control cables to move a steerable ...

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Номер записи: 45
04-01-2018 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS AND LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS

Номер: US20180000323A1
Автор: NIWA Hiroshi, Sato Minoru
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope apparatus includes: an endoscope connector; a first optical connector extended from a plug section; first insertion openings of a receptacle section into which the first optical connector is inserted; second insertion openings of the receptacle section into which a second optical connector is inserted; a wrong insertion preventing member that is partially located in the second insertion openings, and is moved, in conjunction with insertion of the first optical connector into the first insertion openings, to a retracted position at which the second optical connector is insertable into the second insertion openings; and a contact member that comes into contact with the wrong insertion preventing member when the first optical connector is inserted into the second insertion openings. 1. An endoscope apparatus , comprising:an endoscope connector including a plug section;a male first optical connector extended from the plug section;a receptacle section to which the plug section is fitted;a first insertion opening that is provided in the receptacle section and into which the first optical connector is inserted;a second insertion opening that is provided in the receptacle section and into which a male second optical connector different from the first optical connector is inserted;a wrong insertion preventing member that is at least partially located in the second insertion opening in a state in which the first optical connector is not inserted into the first insertion opening, and is moved, in conjunction with insertion of the first optical connector into the first insertion opening, to a retracted position at which the second optical connector is insertable into the second insertion opening; anda contact member that comes into contact with the wrong insertion preventing member to maintain a state in which the wrong insertion preventing member is at least partially located in the second insertion opening when the first optical connector is inserted into the ...

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Номер записи: 46
04-01-2018 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20180000332A1
Автор: FUKUSHIMA KIMITAKE, HARA Kazuyoshi
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

There are provided an endoscope system capable of suppressing an increase in the size of a first connector of an endoscope and of performing non-contact electric power supply and non-contact signal transmission, an endoscope, and an endoscope connector. A power receiving unit and a power supply unit are disposed opposite to each other along an insertion direction of first and second connectors, and an image signal transmission unit and an image signal receiving unit are disposed opposite to each other along the insertion direction of the first and second connectors. A first circuit board is disposed on the opposite side to the power supply unit with respect to the power receiving unit so as to partially overlap the power receiving unit in the insertion direction. The power receiving unit and the image signal transmission unit are disposed so as not to overlap each other in the insertion direction. 1. An endoscope system , comprising:an endoscope; andan endoscope processor device, an image pick-up unit provided in a distal portion,', 'a light guide for transmitting light to the distal portion, and', a power receiving unit that receives electric power from a power supply unit in a non-contact manner,', 'a first circuit board on which an image signal transmission unit that transmits an image signal of the image pick-up unit in a non-contact manner is mounted, and', 'a second circuit board on which an endoscope side signal transmission and reception unit that transmits and receives a control signal for controlling the image pick-up unit in a non-contact manner is mounted,, 'wherein the first connector comprises'}, 'a first connector that is connected to a second connector of the endoscope processor device in order to perform electric power reception, control signal communication, and image signal communication in a non-contact manner between the endoscope and the endoscope processor device,'}], 'wherein the endoscope comprises'} a light source for supplying light to the ...

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Номер записи: 47
07-01-2021 дата публикации

SCOPE-MOUNTED INOD HANDLE

Номер: US20210000457A1
Автор: "OShaughnessy Seamus F.", Leanna Gary J., LEVENDUSKY JOSEPH A., Powers Michael, Raybin Samuel
Принадлежит:

A handle for a medical device includes a distal portion extending longitudinally and including a distal channel extending therethrough, the distal end of the distal portion including a connector configured to connect to a proximal end of an endoscope, a central portion slidably connected to the distal portion, the central portion extending longitudinally. The handle also includes a central channel extending therethrough, the distal end of the central portion connected to a sheath, the central portion including an introducer port extending laterally therefrom so that an auxiliary tool inserted through the introducer port is directed through a lumen of the sheath. Further, the handle includes a proximal portion slidably connected to the central portion, the proximal portion extending longitudinally and including a proximal channel extending therethrough, the distal end of the proximal portion connected to a needle so that the needle is passed through the lumen. 1. A handle for a medical device , comprising:a central portion with a proximal end and a distal end, the central portion comprising a central channel with a junction and an introducer port, the central channel extending from the proximal end of the central portion to the distal end of the central portion with the junction located proximate the distal end of the central portion, and the introducer port positioned proximal to the junction of the central channel and proximate the proximal end of the central portion, wherein the introducer port is configured to receive an ultrasound probe and direct the ultrasound probe into the central channel and toward the distal end of the central portion; anda proximal portion with a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the proximal portion slidably connected to the proximal end of the central portion, the proximal portion comprising a proximal channel aligned with the central channel and extending from the proximal end of the proximal portion to the distal end of ...

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Номер записи: 48
07-01-2021 дата публикации

MODULAR MEDICAL DEVICE CATHETER SYSTEM

Номер: US20210001107A1
Автор: BEACH Bradley
Принадлежит:

A modular medical device catheter including a parent module and an adapter module. An attachment mechanism couples the adapter module to a surface of an inner lumen of the parent module. The attachment mechanism includes a coil in which a surface of the coil directly engages with the surface of the lumen of the parent module. The adapter module can include an elongated element having one or more electrical conductors. 1. An adapter for a medical device catheter comprising:an elongated element comprising an electrical conductor; andan attachment mechanism comprising an interfacing element for engaging a surface of an inner lumen of a medical device catheter to couple the elongated element to the medical device catheter.2. The adapter of claim 1 , further comprising a distal portion of the adapter claim 1 , and wherein the elongated element connects the attachment mechanism to the distal portion of the adapter.3. The adapter of claim 2 , further comprising wherein the distal portion of the adapter comprises an electrically active element.4. The adapter of claim 3 , further comprising wherein the electrically active element extends beyond a distal end of the medical device catheter when the catheter is coupled to the elongated element.5. The adapter of claim 3 , further comprising wherein the electrically active element comprises a sensor or transducer.6. The adapter of claim 1 , further comprising wherein the electrical conductor extends proximally beyond a proximal end of the medical device catheter when the catheter is coupled to the elongated element.7. The adapter of claim 3 , further comprising wherein the elongated element comprises an electrical interface claim 3 , and the electrical conductor of the elongated element facilitates an electrical connection between the electrical interface and the electrically active element.8. The adapter of claim 1 , further comprising wherein the interfacing element engages the surface of a distal end of the inner lumen of the ...

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Номер записи: 49
01-01-2015 дата публикации

ROTATABLE FERRULES AND INTERFACES FOR USE WITH AN OPTICAL GUIDEWIRE

Номер: US20150003789A1
Автор: Chudy Andrej M., Jalisi Marc M., Norton Susan, Phillips Kevin M., Webler William E., Whitt Michael D.
Принадлежит:

The invention is directed to devices and methods for passing optical radiation into and out of a body lumen. In particular, the invention is directed to a rotatable ferrule for use in an optical guidewire and methods for using a rotatable ferrule. The rotatable ferrule may be either rotatably captured by and free to rotate within a guidewire, or may rotate upon release from a releasable, mechanically stable friction-fit engagement with a guidewire. The invention is further directed to sterile interfaces for readily connecting and disconnecting an optical guidewire with and from other optical instrumentation while maintaining the sterility of the guidewire, and methods for using a sterile interface device. The invention is also directed to interface devices that provide either direct or indirect optical and mechanical connection between an optical guidewire and peripheral instrumentation. 122-. (canceled)23. A sterile interface having an optical fiber effective to carry optical radiation , a distal portion and a proximal portion , said distal portion being configured to engage a ferrule , and said proximal portion being configured to engage a peripheral instrument.24. The sterile interface of claim 23 , further comprising a sterile shield.25. A sterile interface for quickly connecting and disconnecting an optical guidewire to an instrument claim 23 , said sterile interface comprising an plurality of parts claim 23 , each part comprising a bore therethrough claim 23 , said bores together defining a passage claim 23 , at least a portion of said passage enclosing an optical fiber claim 23 , at least a portion of said the passage being configured to receive and engage said optical guidewire.26. An instrument for directly or indirectly connecting with an optical guidewire claim 23 , comprising:a connector having a docking portion and an optical path configured to transmit optical radiation to instruments connected to said docking portion;an optical device configured to ...

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Номер записи: 50
20-01-2022 дата публикации

OTOSCOPE SUCTION ADAPTER FOR REMOVING FOREIGN OBJECTS AND DEBRIS FROM THE EAR CANAL AND NASAL PASSAGE

Номер: US20220015610A1
Автор: Montano Anthony Lee
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An otoscope suction adapter is a funnel shaped suction device that attaches to both an otoscope and suction unit in order to remove foreign objects and debris from the ear canal. The distal opening is referred to as the suction tip, which passes to a suction chamber, suction tube, and suction connector. On the posterior external aspect of the device, a point of attachment exists for the attachment of an otoscope. This allows for the transmission of light and visualization through the suction tip during suctioning procedures. The suction connector serves as a point of attachment for suction tubing and a portable or wall suction device. Emergency Room physicians affix this device to an otoscope and suction unit when attempting to remove foreign objects from a patient's ear canal. Practitioners may also use this device to remove excess ear wax and debris. 1. An otoscope suction device comprising:a suction chamber having a proximal and a distal end;a suction tip at the distal end of said suction chamber;a suction tube having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said distal end is connected to the proximal end of said suction chamber such that there is fluid communication between said suction chamber and the proximal end of said suction tube terminates in a suction connector device;a port;an otoscope connector having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said proximal end of said otoscope connector is capable of selectively engaging with the distal end of an otoscope; anda lens located at the distal end of said otoscope connector.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said suction chamber and said otoscope connector have a substantially conical geometry.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said suction chamber and said otoscope connector are substantially coaxially aligned.4. The device of wherein said suction chamber and said otoscope connector are coincident and substantially integrated at their proximal edges.5. The device of claim 3 , wherein said suction chamber ...

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Номер записи: 51
20-01-2022 дата публикации

MEDICAL DEVICE ACCESSORY MOUNTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220015611A1
Автор: SUBASIC John
Принадлежит: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

A medical accessory mounting system may include a medical device having a handle and an elongate shaft extending distally from the handle. The handle may include at least one connecting structure formed in an outer surface of the handle, the at least one connecting structure comprising a plurality of ridges. The at least one connecting structure may be configured to engage with an accessory connecting structure formed on an outer surface of an accessory device. 1. A medical accessory mounting system , comprising:a medical device having a handle and an elongate shaft extending distally from the handle;wherein the handle includes at least one connecting structure formed in an outer surface of the handle, the at least one connecting structure comprising a plurality of ridges;wherein the at least one connecting structure is configured to engage with an accessory connecting structure formed on an outer surface of an accessory device.2. The medical accessory mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one connecting structure further comprises a plurality of valleys claim 1 , each valley being disposed between adjacent ridges of the plurality of ridges.3. The medical accessory mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ridges are oriented parallel to each other.4. The medical accessory mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the accessory connecting structure is releasably engageable with the at least one connecting structure without the use of fasteners.5. The medical accessory mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the accessory connecting structure is releasably engageable with the at least one connecting structure without the use of latches.6. The medical accessory mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the accessory connecting structure is releasably engageable with the at least one connecting structure without the use of tools.7. The medical accessory mounting system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one connecting structure includes a first connecting ...

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Номер записи: 52
14-01-2016 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20160007834A1
Автор: SCHOELER Uwe
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH

An endoscope including: a flexible portion having an elastic hose; at least one rigid portion having at least at one end adjoined to the flexible portion at an end area, the at least one end being enclosed by the elastic hose; and a clamping device disposed over the elastic hose at the end area to sealingly clamp the flexible portion to the at least one rigid portion by applying a radial force to the end area, the clamping device including a loop member which is made of metal and which winds around the hose with at least two windings, and in which at least the two windings are welded to one another. 1. An endoscope comprising:a flexible portion having an elastic hose;at least one rigid portion having, at least at one end adjoined to the flexible portion at an end area, the at least one end being enclosed by the elastic hose; anda clamping device disposed over the elastic hose at the end area to sealingly clamp the flexible portion to the at least one rigid portion by applying a radial force to the end area, the clamping device including a loop member which is made of metal and which winds around the hose with at least two windings, and in which at least the two windings are welded to one another.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 , wherein the loop member is provided with an eyelet on one end.3. The endoscope according to claim 2 , wherein the loop member is formed as a flat strip.4. The endoscope according to claim 3 , wherein the flat strip has a broadened width claim 3 , relative to other portions of the flat strip claim 3 , in the area of the eyelet.5. The endoscope according to one of claim 1 , wherein the loop member is formed as a wire.6. A method for producing the endoscope of claim 1 , the method comprising:pushing the hose with the end area over the at least one rigid portion;looping the looped member at least once around the end area;tightening the loop member to apply the radial force to the end area, andwelding the at least two windings of the loop ...

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Номер записи: 53
14-01-2016 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20160007843A1
Автор: NAKAJIMA Sho
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope includes: an insertion portion; a first distal end face that can receive light from an observed body; an opening that opens near the first distal end face; a treatment instrument insertion channel communicating with the opening and inserted into the insertion portion; a first detection fiber that transmits light received by the first distal end face; a second distal end face that can receive the light from the observed body and that is different from the first distal end face; a second detection fiber that can be inserted into a conduit and that transmits the light received by the second distal end face; and a merging portion where the light transmitted by the first detection fiber and the light guided by the second detection fiber merge. 1. An endoscope comprising:a long insertion portion that is inserted into an observed section and that includes a distal end portion and a proximal end portion;a first light receiving portion that is provided on the distal end portion and that can receive light from an observed body;a distal end side opening that opens near the first light receiving portion;a conduit that communicates with the distal end side opening and that is inserted into the insertion portion;a first light transmission portion that is inserted into the insertion portion and that transmits light received by the first light receiving portion;a second light receiving portion that can receive the light from the observed body and that is different from the first light receiving portion;a second light transmission portion that can be inserted into the conduit and that transmits the light received by the second light receiving portion; anda merging portion where the light transmitted by the first light transmission portion and the light transmitted by the second light transmission portion merge.2. The endoscope according to claim 1 , further comprising:a proximal end side main body portion provided on a proximal end side relative to the proximal end ...

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Номер записи: 54
14-01-2016 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC PORTAL PROTECTIVE SHIELD ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160007982A1
Автор: Csernatoni Zsolt, Liu Kaixuan
Принадлежит: AMENDIA, INC.

An endoscopic portal protective shield assembly has an elongate portal shaft and an elongated protective shield. The elongate portal shaft has a viewing portal. The shaft has a slotted tubular body with interior surfaces. The shaft has a distal end and a proximal end and a slotted opening at the distal end extending partially along the slotted tubular body toward the proximal end. The elongated protective shield has a longitudinal shield body, a proximal end and a distal end. The protective shield is configured to be slid into the slotted opening of the tubular body with an interior portion of the longitudinal shield body being inserted inside the tubular body while maintaining the viewing portal open. 1. An endoscopic portal protective shield assembly comprising:an elongate portal shaft with a viewing portal, the shaft having a slotted tubular body with an open interior surface, a distal end and a proximal end and a slotted opening in the distal end extending toward the proximal end partially along the slotted tubular body;an elongated protective shield having a longitudinal shield body, a proximal end, a distal end; andwherein the protective shield is configured to be slid into the slotted opening of the tubular body with an interior portion of the longitudinal shield body being inside the tubular body while maintaining the viewing portal open.2. The endoscopic portal protective shield assembly of wherein the protective shield body has a cross sectional shape or segment configured to fit against the interior surfaces of the shaft adjacent the slotted opening.3. The endoscopic portal protective shield assembly of wherein the proximal end of the protective shield has a shield handle.4. The endoscopic portal protective shield assembly of wherein the shield handle has an opening to align with a shaft body tab opening claim 3 , and the shaft body has a tab at an end of the slot claim 3 , the tab has the tab opening when the openings are aligned a fastener can fix the ...

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Номер записи: 55
02-01-2020 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20200007829A1
Автор: MIYAHARA Hideharu
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope includes an optical module, the optical module including an optical element including a light emitting surface, an external electrode being disposed, out of a first region and a second region obtained by dividing the light emitting surface substantially in half, only in the first region, a wiring board including a first main surface where the optical element and a bonding electrode are disposed, a bonding wire connecting the external electrode and the bonding electrode to each other, a ferrule into which the optical fiber is inserted, a frame including an upper plate where the ferrule is disposed, including a side plate fixed to the first main surface, including an inner section housing the optical element and a side surface including an opening, and a transparent resin disposed in the inner section, wherein the upper plate is inclined at a predetermined inclination angle to the first main surface. 1. An endoscope comprising an image pickup device configured to shoot an object and output an image pickup signal and an optical module configured to convert the image pickup signal into an optical signal and transmit the optical signal using an optical fiber in a distal end section in an insertion section , whereinthe optical module comprises:a light emitting element which includes a light emitting surface for outputting the optical signal and a rear surface, an external electrode being disposed, out of a first region and a second region obtained by dividing the light emitting surface substantially in half, only in the first region;a wiring board which includes a first main surface and a second main surface, the light emitting element and a bonding electrode being disposed on the first main surface;a bonding wire which connects the external electrode and the bonding electrode to each other;a ferrule which includes an insertion hole, the optical fiber being inserted into the insertion hole;a frame which includes an upper plate and a side plate, the ferrule ...

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Номер записи: 56
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Enhanced flexible robotic endoscopy apparatus

Номер: US20210007583A1
Автор: Christopher Lee Shih Hao SAM SOON, Hoang-Ha Tran, Isaac David Penny, Makio OISHI, Naoyuki Naito, Tae Zar Lwin, Takahiro Kobayashi, Tomonori Yamamoto, Tsun En Tan
Принадлежит: Endomaster Pte Ltd, Hoya Corp

An enhanced flexible robotic endoscopy apparatus includes a main body and flexible elongate shaft. The main body comprises a proximal end, a distal end and a housing that extends to the proximal end and the housing comprises a plurality of surfaces and a plurality of insertion inlets which reside on at least one of the surface of the housing at the proximal end of the main body, through which a plurality of channels for endoscopy are accessible. Each of the insertion inlets has insertion axis corresponding thereto, along which flexible elongate assemblies are insertable, with the insertion axes of the insertion inlets being parallel to the central axis of the flexible elongate shaft at the proximal end of the flexible elongate shaft.

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Номер записи: 57
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Video Endoscope and Handle, Including Driven Rotation Limitation, For Video Endoscope

Номер: US20210007584A1
Автор: Jonas Forster, Markus Kupferschmid, Pascal Heni
Принадлежит: Karl Storz SE and Co KG

The invention concerns a handle for a video endoscope including a housing and an interface portion rotatably supported relative to the housing where the interface portion includes a first connector element at its distal end section that is connectable to a second connector element of an associated elongate shaft of the video endoscope. Thereby a detachable, rotatable electrical and/or mechanical connection between the handle and the associated shaft is achieved. The coupling includes an electrical connection assembly arranged at an exterior of the interface portion forming an electrical connection to a stationary electric component of the handle. The handle includes a mechanical rotation stop for a rotation of the interface portion relative to the housing such that a rotation range is limited and damage to the electrical connection assembly is prevented.

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Номер записи: 58
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Endoscopic Ultrasound Fine Needle Aspiration Device

Номер: US20180008127A1
Автор: Brian Tinkham, Daneil BACON, Michal Weisman, Robert DeVries, Shawn Ryan
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

A handle for a medical device includes a proximal segment defining a proximal lumen extending therethrough and sized and shaped to receive an endoscopic medical device therein. A medial segment is received within a distal portion of the proximal segment and has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter thereof. A medial lumen extends through the proximal segment and is open to the proximal lumen. A distal segment is received within a distal portion of the medial segment and defines a distal lumen extending therethrough open to the medial lumen. The distal segment has an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the medial segment. The medial segment includes a first movement limiting mechanism limiting movement of an endoscopic medical device inserted therethrough along an axis of the distal lumen and a second movement limiting mechanism limiting advancement of an endoscope attached to the distal body portion.

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Номер записи: 59
11-01-2018 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20180008133A1
Автор: KITANO Ryo, SONODA Shinichiro, Suzuki Eiji, YANO Takashi
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

The endoscope includes an imaging device that is provided in a tip portion of an insertion part capable of being inserted into a body cavity. The imaging device includes an image sensor that photoelectrically converts imaging light incident on an image receiving surface thereof through an imaging lens provided in a lens barrel, and a circuit substrate including a connecting surface facing a terminal face that is a surface opposite to the image receiving surface of the image sensor. A plurality of terminals are uniformly arranged longitudinally and laterally in a two-dimensional matrix form on the terminal face of the image sensor, and the connecting surface of the circuit substrate and the terminal face of the image sensor are connected to each other through the plurality of terminals. The total area of the plurality of terminals on the terminal face occupies 10% or more of the area of an imaging area of the image receiving surface. 1. An endoscope comprising:an imaging device that is provided in a tip portion of an insertion part capable of being inserted into a body cavity,wherein the imaging device includes a solid-state imaging element that photoelectrically converts imaging light incident on an image receiving surface thereof through an imaging lens, and a circuit substrate including a connecting surface facing a terminal face that is a surface opposite to the image receiving surface of the solid-state imaging element,a plurality of terminals are uniformly arranged longitudinally and laterally in a two-dimensional matrix form on the terminal face of the solid-state imaging element,the connecting surface of the circuit substrate and the terminal face of the solid-state imaging element are connected to each other through the plurality of terminals, andthe total area of the plurality of terminals, which are arranged on the terminal face, occupies 10% or more of the area of an imaging area of the image receiving surface of the solid-state imaging element.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 60
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Surgical visualization systems and related methods

Номер: US20180008138A1
Автор: Daniel Thommen, Judith Flock, Veronique Christine Zollmann, William Kane
Принадлежит: Medos International Sarl

Surgical visualization systems and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for providing visualization during surgical procedures. Systems and methods herein can be used in a wide range of surgical procedures, including spinal surgeries such as minimally-invasive fusion or discectomy procedures. Systems and methods herein can include various features for enhancing end user experience, improving clinical outcomes, or reducing the invasiveness of a surgery. Exemplary features can include access port integration, hands-free operation, active and/or passive lens cleaning, adjustable camera depth, and many others.

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Номер записи: 61
10-01-2019 дата публикации

MULTIPLE VIEWING ELEMENTS ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM WITH MODULAR IMAGING UNITS

Номер: US20190008365A1
Автор: Aizenfeld Amram, Avron Jeruham, DASCALO Robby, GILREATH Mark, Kirma Yaniv, KRIVOPISK Leonid, LEVI Moshiko, Levin Victor, Levy Avi, Salman Golan, WIETH Stephan
Принадлежит: Endochoice, Inc.

An optical assembly adapted to be positioned within an endoscope tip and having three modular camera units, comprising: a front modular camera unit defined by a front central axis and a first and second side modular camera units defined by first and second side central axes that are substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to the front central axis. Each modular camera unit further comprises a holder for housing an associated optical element and an image sensor in data communication with a corresponding printed circuit board. The front, first side and second side modular camera units are respectively positioned in first, second and third compartments of an assembly holder. 118-. (canceled)19. An imaging unit for use in an endoscope , the imaging unit comprising:an optical element comprising one or more lenses;a sensor configured to receive light from the optical element; a first section coupled to the sensor, and', 'a second section extending from the first section, wherein the second section is transverse to the first section; and, 'a connector coupled to the sensor, wherein the connector comprisesa circuit board coupled to the second section, wherein the sensor communicates electronically with the circuit board through the connector, wherein the circuit board is transverse to the second section and the first section.20. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein the first section claim 19 , the second section claim 19 , and the circuit board are planar.21. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein at least a portion of the first section is coplanar with the sensor.22. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein the second section is cantilevered from the first section.23. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein the circuit board is cantilevered from the second section.24. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein the second section is L-shaped.25. The imaging unit of claim 19 , wherein the second section is parallel to a central longitudinal axis of ...

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Номер записи: 62
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SCANNING ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20190008368A1
Автор: KUMAI Katsunori
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

A scanning endoscope includes: an optical fiber for illumination including an incidence side to which illumination light enters and an irradiate side from which the illumination light is irradiated, and configured to irradiate an object from the irradiation side with the illumination light; a holder configured to hold the optical fiber; a plurality of drive elements arranged so as to make the optical fiber swing between the irradiation side and the holder, and configured to make the optical fiber swing according to a drive signal; and a cylinder made of metal, and securing the optical fiber and the plurality of drive elements, wherein the cylinder is electrically connected to a ground potential. 1. A scanning endoscope comprising:an optical fiber for illumination including an incidence side to which illumination light enters and an irradiate side from which the illumination light is irradiated, and configured to irradiate an object from the irradiation side with the illumination light;a holder configured to hold the optical fiber;a plurality of drive elements arranged so as to make the optical fiber swing between the irradiation side and the holder, and configured to make the optical fiber swing according to a drive signal; anda cylinder made of metal, and securing the optical fiber and the plurality of drive elements, wherein the cylinder is electrically connected to a ground potential.2. The scanning endoscope according to claim 1 ,wherein the holder is made of metal, andwherein the cylinder is electrically connected to the holder.3. The scanning endoscope according to claim 1 , further comprising a ferrule configured to hold the optical fiber in a central axis thereof claim 1 ,wherein the drive elements are arranged on an outer periphery of the ferrule, andwherein the holder holds the ferrule.4. The scanning endoscope according to claim 3 ,wherein the ferrule is made of metal, and electrically connected to the holder.5. The scanning endoscope according to claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 63
27-01-2022 дата публикации

MEDICAL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MEDICAL APPARATUS

Номер: US20220022729A1
Автор: AMANO Kohtaro, YAMADA Yuichi
Принадлежит: Sony Olympus Medical Solutions Inc.

A medical apparatus and a method of manufacturing the medical apparatus, which have an advantage in cost performance, are provided even if optical fibers are used therein. The medical apparatus includes, therein, a first optical fiber configured to transmit an optical signal, a second optical fiber configured to transmit an optical signal, and a first optical connector configured to connect the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber 1. A transmission cable that connects an image processer and a camera head to connect with to a medical imager , the transmission cable configured to be connected to the camera head via a camera head connector and to the image processor via a video connector , the transmission cable being configured to transmit an optical signal from the camera head to the image processor , the transmission cable comprising:a first optical fiber configured to transmit the optical signal;a second optical fiber configured to transmit the optical signal;a third optical fiber configured to transmit the optical signal;a first optical connector configured to connect the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber;a second optical connector configured to connect the second optical fiber and the third optical fiber;an E/O converter configured to connect the first optical fiber, the E/O converter to convert an electric signal into the optical signal; a metal cable configured to transmit an electric signal from the video connector to the camera head connector, and', 'the first optical fiber, the metal cable and the second optical fiber forming a unit;, 'a composite cable includinga first substrate on which the E/O converter and the first optical connector are mounted; anda second substrate on which the second optical connector is mounted.2. The transmission cable according to claim 1 , further comprising:an O/E converter on the second substrate, the O/E converter connected to the third optical fiber, the O/E converter to convert the optical signal ...

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Номер записи: 64
08-01-2015 дата публикации

MEDICO-SURGICAL ASSEMBLIES

Номер: US20150011826A1
Автор: Mayo Christopher Paul, Oliver Mark Charles, Pagan Eric
Принадлежит: SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

A video bougie for use in inserting a medical tube includes a bendable rod with a camera unit mounted at its forward end and connected by a cable with an electrical connector at the machine end of the bougie. A brass ferrule has its forward end attached to an external recess around the machine end of the rod the rear end of the ferrule supporting the electrical connector 110-. (canceled)11. A medico-surgical assembly including a bendable elongate member , an imaging sensor at a patient end of the assembly , an electrical connector at a machine end of the assembly , and an electrical cable extending within the member along its length connected with the imaging sensor at its patient end and with the electrical connector at the machine end of the assembly , characterized in that the assembly includes a tubular extension piece attached with the outside of the member at its machine end , the extension piece providing an enlarged internal cavity to accommodate a part of the length of the cable , and that the electrical connector is supported on the extension piece.12. An assembly according to claim 11 , characterized in that the elongate member is of a plastics material and the extension piece is of a metal.13. An assembly according to claim 11 , characterized in that the forward end of the extension piece is secured on a recess at the rear end of the elongate member.14. An assembly according to claim 11 , characterized in that the cable includes a screening sleeve along its length within the elongate member up to the forward end of the extension piece claim 11 , and that the extension piece provides screening of wires in the cable along that length within the extension piece.15. An assembly according to claim 11 , characterized in that the assembly includes processing means within the extension piece connected between the cable and the connector.16. A bougie for use in introducing a medical tube into a patient claim 11 , the bougie including a bendable rod of plastics ...

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Номер записи: 65
08-01-2015 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC FLUID PASSAGE CHANGEOVER VALVE UNIT AND ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20150011831A1
Автор: OUCHI Naoya
Принадлежит:

In an endoscopic fluid passage changeover valve unit, a communication passage is formed in a shaft, the communication passage being opened to a hollow portion of a cylinder portion in an inside opening located on an outer peripheral surface of the shaft, and a seal member is provided at an angular position apart from the inside opening in circumferential directions of the cylinder portion. The shaft and the seal member are rotatable relative to the cylinder portion around a movement axis toward a position where a first upstream-side fluid passage is blocked by the seal member and toward a position where the inside opening of the communication passage faces the first upstream-side fluid passage. 1. An endoscopic fluid passage changeover valve unit comprising:a cylinder portion having a hollow portion formed therein;a first upstream-side fluid passage which has a downstream end thereof located on an inner peripheral surface of the cylinder portion, and which is configured to supply a first fluid to the hollow portion from the downstream end;a shaft which extends along a movement axis to be inserted into the hollow portion, and inside which a communication passage is formed, the communication passage being opened to an outside of the cylinder portion through an opening and being also opened to the hollow portion in an inside opening located on an outer peripheral surface of the shaft;a first seal member which is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft rotatably around the movement axis, and which is located at an angular position apart from the inside opening in circumferential directions of the cylinder portion; anda second seal member which attaches the shaft to the cylinder portion so that the shaft and the first seal member are rotatable relative to the cylinder portion around the movement axis toward a position where the downstream end of the first upstream-side fluid passage is blocked by the first seal member and toward a position where the inside ...

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Номер записи: 66
08-01-2015 дата публикации

Hybrid interconnect

Номер: US20150011832A1
Автор: Adi Navve, Shai Finkman
Принадлежит: Gyrus ACMI Inc

A connector for connection to terminals of an integrated circuit. The connector consists of a dielectric substrate having a first side and a second side. The connector has wire bond terminals which are attached to the first side of the substrate and configured to receive wire bonds connected to a first set of the terminals of the integrated circuit. The connector also has solder bump terminals, attached to the second side of the substrate so as to be insulated from the wire bond terminals, the solder bump terminals being configured to be coupled via solder balls with a second set of the terminals of the integrated circuit.

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Номер записи: 67
10-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD OF COUPLING OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLES

Номер: US20190011648A1
Автор: Deyanov Rumen, Halderman Jonathan
Принадлежит: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.

A method and apparatus for coupling fiber bundles. A plurality of fibers are secured within a channel of a fastener system to place the plurality of fibers in a packing configuration within the channel. The fastener system and the plurality of fibers secured by the fastener system are cut through to create a first fiber bundle and a second fiber bundle. The first fiber bundle is coupled with the second fiber bundle. 1. A method comprising:securing a plurality of fibers within a channel of a fastener system to place the plurality of fibers in a packing configuration within the channel;cutting through the fastener system and the plurality of fibers secured by the fastener system to create a first fiber bundle and a second fiber bundle; andcoupling the first fiber bundle with the second fiber bundle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein securing the plurality of fibers within the channel of the fastener system comprises:positioning the fastener system around the plurality of fibers such that a first portion of the plurality of fibers extends past a first edge of the fastener system and a second portion of the plurality of fibers extends past a second edge of the fastener system.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein cutting through the fastener system comprises:cutting through the fastener system, in a plane approximately normal to a longitudinal axis through the channel, to create the first fiber bundle and the second fiber bundle, wherein the first fiber bundle includes the first portion of the plurality of fibers and wherein the second fiber bundle includes the second portion of the plurality of fibers.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein cutting through the fastener system comprises:cutting through the fastener system, in a plane approximately normal to a longitudinal axis through the channel, to separate the fastener system into a first fastener that remains secured to the first portion of the plurality of fibers and a second fastener that remains secured to the second ...

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Номер записи: 68
14-01-2021 дата публикации

MULTIPLE IMAGING MODALITY LIGHT SOURCE

Номер: US20210011274A1
Автор: LAWRENCE Hannah, OTTERSTROM Gregory G., PACK Candice, Palmisano Richard I., RAMESH Ajay
Принадлежит: STRYKER CORPORATION

A method for generating light from a medical light source includes emitting light in a visible wavelength spectrum from a first light of the medical light source, emitting light in a first infrared spectrum from a first light emitter of a second light, redirecting light emitted from the first light emitter by at least one optical element of the second light, emitting light in a second infrared spectrum from a second light emitter of the second light, and redirecting the light emitted from the second light emitter by the at least one optical element of the second light. 1. A medical light source comprising:a first light comprising an LED capable of emitting light in a visible wavelength spectrum;a second light comprising a first light emitter capable of emitting light in a first infrared spectrum and a second light emitter capable of emitting light in a second infrared spectrum, the second light comprising at least one optical element for redirecting light emitted from both the first light emitter and the second light emitter.2. The medical light source of claim 1 , further comprising at least one heat sink claim 1 , the at least one heat sink engaging the second light and configured to remove heat from both the first light emitter and the second light emitter.3. The medical light source of claim 1 , wherein the at least one optical element comprises a prism.4. The medical light source of claim 1 , wherein the at least one optical element redirects the light emitted from both the first and second light emitters toward an optical component.5. The medical light source of claim 1 , further comprising at least one dichroic filter for combining light from the first light and light from the second light.6. The medical light source of claim 1 , wherein the first light emitter emits light in a first direction and the second light emitter emits light in a second direction that is opposite the first direction.7. The medical light source of claim 1 , wherein the second light ...

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Номер записи: 69
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SERIALIZATION OF SINGLE-USE ENDOSCOPES

Номер: US20220031149A1
Автор: Couvillon, JR. Lucien Alfred
Принадлежит: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

A system, device and method for serializing and authorizing a single use imaging device are provided. In one embodiment, the invention provides a single use imaging device comprising a memory having a stored code that includes a unique serial identifier. In another embodiment, the invention provides a system for authorizing a single use imaging device comprising a single use imaging device with an image of a verification object that includes a serial identifier uniquely associated with the device, a control unit capable of electronically receiving the verification object image, a decoder capable of extracting a serial identifier from the verification object image, a database of authorized serial identifiers, and means for determining if the single use imaging device is authorized. 128-. (canceled)29. A medical imaging system comprising: a shaft with a proximal end and a distal end,', 'an image sensor at the distal end for obtaining image data; and, 'an imaging device, comprisinga target for viewing by the image sensor, wherein the target is uncoupled from the imaging device and includes one or more calibration objects.30. The medical imaging system of claim 29 , wherein the target includes a plurality of calibration objects positioned at predetermined locations on the target claim 29 , and wherein the predetermined locations correspond to predetermined point coordinates within an image of the target obtained by the image sensor.31. The medical imaging system of claim 30 , wherein two of the plurality of calibration objects are identical in form and are positioned at different locations on the target.32. The medical imaging system of claim 30 , wherein the plurality of calibration objects include a first calibration object and a second calibration object claim 30 , and wherein the first and second calibration objects have different forms.33. The medical imaging system of claim 30 , wherein the plurality of calibration objects includes: (a) a primary calibration ...

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Номер записи: 70
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Hybrid apparatus for fluid supply for endoscopic irrigation and lens cleaning

Номер: US20220031152A1
Автор: Daniel G. Maurice
Принадлежит: Erbe USA Inc

A hybrid apparatus for delivery of fluid in connection with endoscopic irrigation and lens cleaning including a connector which is adaptable to a flexible or rigid container, a connector arranged at the end thereof and connected via a tubing supply to a fluid, air and or gas source and to an endoscope during a procedure.

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Номер записи: 71
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Universal fluid container adapter

Номер: US20220031569A1
Автор: Jared ROBERTSON
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

Various embodiments are generally directed to fluid container adapters that couple with a fluid container and enable different systems, such as endoscopic systems, to access the contents of the fluid container, such as via a tubing set. Several embodiments are particularly directed to a fluid container adapter that punctures a fluid container to couple with and gain access to the contents of the fluid container. In one embodiment, for example, a platform may be used to support a fluid container as one or more penetration members attached to a crossmember are advanced into the fluid container along rails connected between the platform and the crossmember. In such embodiments, the one or more penetration members may include lumens to enable a tubing set to access the contents of the fluid container.

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Номер записи: 72
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Connector and endoscope system

Номер: US20170014019A1
Автор: Kazuyoshi Hara, Kimitake Fukushima, Koji Yoshida, Kunihiko Tanaka, Ryosuke Ogura
Принадлежит: Fujifilm Corp

There are provided a connector of which manufacture and maintenance are easy and an endoscope system. A connector is a connector for an endoscope that is connected to a light source device. The connector includes a light guide part that guides illumination light, a wireless communication unit that wirelessly communicates with the light source device, a wireless power receiving unit that wirelessly receives power supplied from the light source device, and a housing that is formed in a flat shape in which a horizontal length is longer than a vertical length in a connection posture where the connector is connected to the light source device. The light guide part, the wireless communication unit, and the wireless power receiving unit are provided on a front surface of the housing, which faces the light source device, so as to be lined up in a horizontal direction.

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Номер записи: 73
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20180014716A1
Автор: KOSHIDA Ryo, KUGIMIYA Hideyuki, SAKAI Aiko
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An endoscope system includes: an image pickup device configured to output a digital signal; an EEPROM in which predetermined information concerning an endoscope is recorded; a signal control portion capable of selectively converting data of one of the digital signal outputted from the image pickup device and the predetermined information of the EEPROM to serial data and outputting the serial data; an electro-optical conversion portion configured to convert the data outputted from the signal control portion to an optical signal and output the optical signal; a universal cable; and a data switching portion switched to transfer the predetermined information from the EEPROM by the signal control portion and then transfer the digital signal by the signal control portion. The signal control portion decides through which of a metal transmitting member and an optical transmitting member the predetermined information is transmitted, based on a data amount of the predetermined information. 1. An endoscope system comprising:an image pickup portion configured to pick up an image inside a subject and output a digital signal;a recording portion in which predetermined information concerning an endoscope is recorded;a signal control portion capable of selectively converting data of one of the digital signal outputted from the image pickup portion and the predetermined information in the recording portion to serial data and outputting the serial data;an electro-optical conversion portion configured to convert the data outputted from the signal control portion to an optical signal and output the optical signal;a cable configured by an optical transmitting member configured to transmit the optical signal outputted from the electro-optical conversion portion and a metal transmitting member configured to transmit the data outputted from the signal control portion; anda data switching portion switched to transfer the predetermined information from the recording portion by the signal ...

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Номер записи: 74
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Adaptor for Multiple Types of Endoscope

Номер: US20180014717A1
Автор: Benn Niall, CLANCY Michael S., Collins Aaron
Принадлежит: Cook Medical Technologies LLC

An adaptor and method for connecting a medical device to an endoscope are provided where the adaptor and the endoscope have non-compatible connectors. The adaptor includes a first portion including a proximal end portion having a mating connector for connecting to the elongate medical device and a distal end adapted to operably connect to an accessory channel of the endoscope. The first portion also includes a flange positioned distal to the mating connector and having a diameter greater than a diameter of the mating connector and a tubular body extending distally from the flange to the distal end, the tubular body being sized and shaped for insertion at least partially into the accessory channel. A lumen of the first portion extends through the first portion from the proximal end portion to the distal end where the lumen is adapted to receive a portion of the medical device therethrough. 1. An adaptor for connecting a medical device to an endoscope , the medical device and the endoscope having non-compatible connectors , the adaptor comprising: a proximal end portion having a mating connector for connecting to the elongate medical device,', 'a distal end adapted to operably connect to an accessory channel of the endoscope;', 'a first flange distal to the mating connector and having a diameter greater than a diameter of the mating connector;', 'a tubular body extending distally from the first flange to the distal end, the tubular body being sized and shaped for insertion at least partially into the accessory channel; and', 'a lumen extending through the first portion from the proximal end portion to the distal end, the lumen adapted to receive a portion of the medical device therethrough., 'a first portion comprising2. The adaptor of claim 1 , further comprising a second portion having a surface for contacting the connector of the endoscope and a lumen extending therethrough claim 1 , the lumen of the second portion being sized and shaped to receive the tubular body ...

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Номер записи: 75
16-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ATTACHING MEDICAL DEVICE SECTIONS

Номер: US20200015659A1
Автор: DAYTON Peter L., FLEURY Sean P., Kappel Gary S., May Norman C., Seddon Dane T., Wood Mark D.
Принадлежит: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and systems for attaching an articulation section. In an embodiment, a medical instrument includes a first tubular member including a first end. The medical instrument also includes a second tubular member including a first end. The second tubular member includes a plurality of layers including an inner layer and a first layer including a fluorinated material. The inner layer includes a first section disposed under the first layer and a second section extending out from under the first layer. A portion of the first tubular member overlaps and is bonded to at least a portion of the second section of the inner layer of the second tubular member. 120-. (canceled)21. A medical device comprising:an articulation section comprising a plurality of links;an end effector; and a channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end; and', 'at least one side cavity having an open proximal end and a closed distal end., 'an adapter extending from a proximal end to a distal end, wherein the proximal end is configured to attach to the plurality of links of the articulation section, and the distal end is configured to attach to the end effector, the adapter including22. The medical device of claim 21 , wherein the at least one side cavity of the adapter includes two side cavities disposed opposite each other.23. The medical device of claim 22 , wherein the medical device includes at least two articulation control members claim 22 , each articulation control member forming a bend housed within a corresponding side cavity of the adapter.24. The medical device of claim 21 , wherein the proximal end of the adapter includes a mating element complementary to a corresponding mating element of a distalmost link of the articulation section.25. The medical device of claim 21 , wherein the distal end of the adapter includes a plurality of protrusions configured to interlock with the end effector.26. The medical device of claim 21 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 76
16-01-2020 дата публикации

OBSERVATION INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20200015661A1
Автор: BERKNER Sebastian
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS WINTER & IBE GMBH

An endoscope including: a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end; an objective lens arranged at the distal end of the shaft; a main body arranged at the proximal end of the shaft, and an eyepiece arranged at and/or in the main body, wherein a proximal end of the eyepiece is closed off by an eyepiece window that is secured in an eyepiece window mount, wherein the eyepiece window and the eyepiece window mount are at least partially encapsulated with a fixing body made of injection-moldable material, the fixing body fixes the eyepiece window sealingly in the eyepiece window mount; an eyepiece cup is arranged at the proximal end of the shaft; and the eyepiece cup and the fixing body are integrally formed. 110-. (canceled)11. An endoscope comprising:a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end;an objective lens arranged at the distal end of the shaft;a main body arranged at the proximal end of the shaft, andan eyepiece arranged at and/or in the main body, wherein a proximal end of the eyepiece is closed off by an eyepiece window that is secured in an eyepiece window mount,wherein the eyepiece window and the eyepiece window mount are at least partially encapsulated with a fixing body made of injection-moldable material, the fixing body fixes the eyepiece window sealingly in the eyepiece window mount;an eyepiece cup is arranged at the proximal end of the shaft; andthe eyepiece cup and the fixing body are integrally formed.12. The endoscope as claimed in claim 11 , further comprising at least one electrical component arranged in the eyepiece cup.13. The endoscope as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the at least one electrical component is connected to at least one electrical lead which extends through the fixing body into the endoscope.14. The endoscope as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the at least one electrical component comprises a coil.15. The endoscope as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the coil is part of a wireless energy transmission arrangement for supplying ...

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Номер записи: 77
16-01-2020 дата публикации

OBLONG ENDOSCOPE SHEATH

Номер: US20200015665A1
Автор: Cheng Ming J., Goldberg Daniel R., Konstorum Gregory S.
Принадлежит:

An endoscope sheath comprising: a proximal end; a distal end having a distal end region; a surface extending between and connecting the proximal end and the distal end; and a plurality of positioning devices located along the surface; wherein the sheath is configured to: (1) receive all or a portion of an endoscope having a cylindrical end and (2) provide a conduit for communicating fluid between the proximal end of the sheath and the distal end of the sheath when the endoscope is inserted inside the sheath; and wherein the distal end region of the sheath includes the plurality of positioning devices that secure the cylindrical end of the endoscope against a portion of an inner wall of the surface extending between the proximal end and the distal end so that a fluid barrier is created between the cylindrical end of the endoscope and the inner wall. 1) An endoscope sheath comprising:a tubular member; anda positioning devices located on the tubular member; receive a portion of an endoscope; and', 'wherein the positioning device is a crimp that is configured to prevent distal movement of the portion of the endoscope relative to the tubular member., 'wherein the endoscope sheath is configured to'}2) The endoscope sheath of claim 28 , wherein an inner portion of the endoscope sheath comprises one or more dimples that are configured to move the endoscope into contact with an inner wall of the endoscope sheath.3) (canceled)4) (canceled)5) (canceled)6) The endoscope sheath of claim 2 , wherein the one or more dimples are configured to move the endoscope from a first side of the endoscope sheath to a second side of the endoscope sheath so that a conduit is created so that irrigation fluid is moved over a viewing lens of the endoscope.7) (canceled)8) (canceled)9) (canceled)10) (canceled)11) (canceled)12) (canceled)13) (canceled)14) (canceled)15) (canceled)16) (canceled)17) (canceled)18) (canceled)19) (canceled)20) (canceled)21) The endoscope sheath of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 78
21-01-2021 дата публикации

MEDICAL IMAGING APPARATUS AND MEDICAL OBSERVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20210015346A1
Автор: ARAI Jun, FUKUSHIMA Tetsuharu, KURODA Yohei, TOMATSU Kei
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

A support unit for a medical camera head is described. The support unit is configured to rotate about an axis and including: an adapter configured to detachably mount a plurality of different medical scopes thereon; a light source supply system configured to supply light to the medical scope when mounted, the light source supply system being configured to pass through the axis; and an image sensor configured to capture an image from the medical scope, and wherein the axis is in the imaging direction of the image sensor. 1. A support unit for a medical camera head , the support unit being configured to rotate about an axis and comprising:an adapter configured to detachably mount a plurality of different medical scopes thereon;a light source supply system configured to supply light to the medical scope when mounted, the light source supply system being configured to pass through the axis; andan image sensor configured to capture an image from the medical scope, and wherein the axis is in the imaging direction of the image sensor.2. A support unit according to claim 1 , wherein the image sensor is connected to a signal line and the signal line is configured to pass through the axis.3. A support unit according to claim 1 , wherein the light source supply system passes through a point of rotation.4. A support unit according to claim 1 , having a cylindrical shape.5. A support unit according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter includes a lock mechanism configured to engage and lock a surgical microscope or an endoscope in position.6. A support unit according to claim 1 , further including a support unit terminal configured to engage with a respective terminal on the surgical microscope or endoscope claim 1 , the support unit terminal being configured to receive information from the respective terminal.7. A support unit according to claim 6 , wherein the information relates to an attitude sensor configured to sense the orientation of the image sensor the microscope or ...

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Номер записи: 79
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Optical Coupler for an Endoscope

Номер: US20210015347A1
Автор: Titus James S.
Принадлежит:

An optical coupler is disclosed for mounting at a distal end of an optical imaging device for visualizing a surface area covered with an opaque fluid and/or particulate matter. The coupler includes a visualization section at one end of the coupler and an attachment section connected to and extending away from the visualization section. The attachment section is dimensioned to be mounted at the distal end of the optical imaging device. The visualization section includes a proximal surface for engaging the distal end of the optical imaging device. The visualization section includes an outer surface spaced apart from the proximal surface. The outer surface extends continuously from a first outer side boundary across to a second opposite outer side boundary of the visualization section. The visualization section may include one or more supporting elements extending laterally away from the visualization section for facilitating passage of the optical coupler through an object, such as a body lumen. 1. An optical coupler configured to cooperate with an optical imaging system for visualizing a surface area in a patient , the optical coupler comprising;a visualization section at one end of the coupler, the visualization section including a proximal surface for engaging a distal end of the optical imaging system, the visualization section including an outer surface spaced apart from the proximal surface, the outer surface extending from a first outer side boundary across to a second opposite outer side boundary of the visualization section, the visualization section comprising one or more elastic material(s) capable of transmitting an optical image of the surface area;an attachment section connected to and extending away from the visualization section, the attachment section being dimensioned to be mounted at the distal end of the optical imaging system; andone or more supporting elements extending away from either the attachment section or the visualization section.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 80
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Surgical visualization with proximity tracking features

Номер: US20200015899A1
Автор: Charles J. Scheib, Jeffrey S. Swayze
Принадлежит: Ethicon LLC

A surgical visualization system is disclosed. The surgical visualization system is configured to identify one or more structure(s) and/or determine one or more distances with respect to obscuring tissue and/or the identified structure(s). The surgical visualization system can facilitate avoidance of the identified structure(s) by a surgical device. The surgical visualization system can comprise a first emitter configured to emit a plurality of tissue-penetrating light waves and a second emitter configured to emit structured light onto the surface of tissue. The surgical visualization system can also include an image sensor configured to detect reflected visible light, tissue-penetrating light, and/or structured light. The surgical visualization system can convey information to one or more clinicians regarding the position of one or more hidden identified structures and/or provide one or more proximity indicators.

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Номер записи: 81
15-01-2015 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE INCLUDING AN TORQUE GENERATION COMPONENT OR TORQUE DELIVERY COMPONENT DISPOSED WITHIN AN INSERTABLE PORTION OF THE ENDOSCOPE AND A SURGICAL CUTTING ASSEMBLY INSERTABLE WITHIN THE ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20150018710A1
Автор: Costa Evan, Evans Stephen C., Furlong Cosme, JR. William R., Marcoux Michael W., Rebh, Wisdom Richard Stephen
Принадлежит: Interscope, Inc.

An endoscope for removing tissue at a surgical site includes an elongated tubular body insertable within a mammalian cavity of a patient. An instrument channel extends between a first opening at a distal end and a second opening at a proximal end of the tubular body and is sized and configured to receive a surgical cutting assembly that includes an aspiration channel configured to remove material entering the endoscope via a distal end of the surgical cutting assembly. A torque generation component configured to generate torque is positioned within the distal end and configured to provide the generated torque to a coupling component. The coupling component is positioned at the distal end of the elongated tubular member and configured to actuate a cutting component of the surgical cutting assembly responsive to actuation of the torque generation component. 1. An endoscope for removing tissue at a surgical site , comprising:an elongated tubular body having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end insertable within a mammalian cavity of a patient, the proximal end configured to remain outside the mammalian cavity of the patient;an instrument channel defined within the elongated tubular body and extending between a first opening at the proximal end and a second opening at the distal end, the instrument channel sized and configured to receive a removable surgical cutting assembly that defines an aspiration channel configured to fluidly couple, at a proximal end of the surgical cutting assembly, to a suction source to remove material entering the endoscope via a distal end of the surgical cutting assembly;a flexible torque delivery component configured to deliver torque generated by a torque generation component to an inner cannula of the surgical cutting assembly to cause the inner cannula to move relative to an outer cannula of the surgical cutting assembly to resect material entering the surgical cutting assembly, the flexible torque delivery component extending ...

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Номер записи: 82
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Fluid control device for endoscope and endoscope

Номер: US20210016075A1
Автор: Masahiko Murayama, Sho NAKAJIMA
Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

A gas feeding/suction valve includes: a cylinder including a conduit opening communicable with a fluid conduit of an endoscope; two coupling members provided at different positions from the conduit opening of the cylinder and connected to respective fluid sources; and an operation member provided inside the cylinder and including a shaft slidably disposed in a space forming respective fluid paths through which openings of the two coupling members and the conduit opening communicate with each other, and the cylinder includes a sounding body provided near at least one of two ventilation ports, through which the fluid paths communicate with an outside of the cylinder, and configured to generate a warning sound when a fluid flows in a direction opposite to a direction in which a fluid generated from the fluid source is supposed to flow.

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Номер записи: 83
21-01-2021 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPIC LED LIGHT SOURCE HAVING A FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20210018703A1
Автор: FEINGOLD Benjamin Hyman, HUI Simon S., NAMBAKAM Vasudev
Принадлежит: STRYKER CORPORATION

A method for providing light to an endoscope includes emitting light from a plurality of light emitting diodes, filtering the light with a plurality of dichroic filter elements, collimating and mixing light received from the dichroic filter elements into a combined light, sensing the combined light at a color sensor and determining a sensed color balance of the combined light, comparing the sensed color balance with a predetermined color balance, and varying at least one power signal to control a light intensity output by at least one of the plurality of light emitting diodes so that the sensed color balance corresponds to the predetermined color balance. 1. (canceled)2. A method for providing light to an endoscope , the method comprising:emitting light from a plurality of light emitting diodes;filtering the light with a plurality of dichroic filter elements;collimating and mixing light received from the dichroic filter elements into a combined light;sensing the combined light at a color sensor and determining a sensed color balance of the combined light;comparing the sensed color balance with a predetermined color balance; andvarying at least one power signal to control a light intensity output by at least one of the plurality of light emitting diodes so that the sensed color balance corresponds to the predetermined color balance.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes comprises at least one each of red claim 2 , green and blue light emitting diodes.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes comprises a combination of white and red light emitting diodes.5. The method of claim 2 , comprising conveying the combined light to the color sensor via at least one optical fiber.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the color sensor is located in an illuminator that comprises the plurality of light emitting diodes.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the color sensor comprises an image sensor of an endoscopic camera ...

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Номер записи: 84
28-01-2016 дата публикации

TRACK LIGHTING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160022130A1
Автор: Ahearn David J., Carey Edward
Принадлежит:

A pendant mounted track lighting system includes an electronic display for use in an operatory environment. In particular, the invention is directed towards a pendant mounted track lighting system that incorporates and integrates intraoral illumination for illuminating a patient's mouth area, general room or ambient lighting in the operatory environment for patients and practitioners, directional task lighting for work surface areas, and electronic display for patient stimulation. The track lighting system includes a housing assembly attached to one or more elongated members for attachment within the operatory environment, one or more ambient lighting assemblies, an intraoral light assembly having a carriage mechanism, an electronic display, and one or more directional task lighting assemblies in a single track lighting system. 120-. (canceled)21. A pendant mounted track lighting system for use in a dental operatory environment , comprising:a housing assembly having a top, side, middle, and bottom portions;a pair of hollow, tubular, elongated members having a top end and a bottom end, said top portion of the housing assembly attached to the bottom end of elongated members, said top end of the one or more elongated members having at least one bracket configured and arrange to mount to an overhead surface area, a horizontal tracking rail assembly attached to the bottom portion of the housing assembly;one or more ambient lighting assemblies attached to the side portions and the top portion of the housing assembly to provide general lighting in the operatory environment, each ambient lighting assembly including an ambient housing and one or more fluorescent bulbs; andan electronic display for a patient's visual and audio stimulation fixedly attached to the bottom portion of the housing assembly with a fixed mounting bracket, said electronic display mounted along a horizontal axis parallel to the housing assembly and adjacent to the horizontal tracking rail, over the ...

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Номер записи: 85
26-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPE STIFFENING

Номер: US20170020373A1
Автор: Rodriguez Lucas Carlos, Rodriguez-Sanjuan Jose
Принадлежит:

A stiffener for an endoscope may comprise a rod and a handle. The rod may be configured so that disposing the rod within the channel increases the stiffness of the endoscope shaft. The stiffener may comprise a channel for application of fluid there through. A kit may comprise a plurality of stiffeners of varying rigidity. 1. An apparatus for supporting an endoscope shaft comprising:a handle; anda rod connected to the handle and configured for disposition within a channel of the endoscope shaft, wherein the rod is configured so that disposing the rod within the channel increases the stiffness of the endoscope shaft, and comprises a first working channel configured to receive an irrigation fluid or endoscope tool.2. The apparatus of wherein the handle and rod comprise a unitary piece.3. The apparatus of wherein the handle and rod are removably connectable.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a second working channel in fluid communication with the first working channel claim 1 , the handle further comprising a fitting suitable for sealed connection of the second working channel to a fluid source.5. The apparatus of claim 5 , the fitting comprising a Luer-type fitting.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , the rod further comprising graduations.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rod is configured for insertion into a treatment channel of an endoscope. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/293,779, entitled “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPE STIFFENING, filed on Jun. 2, 2014. The above-listed application is commonly assigned with the present invention and is incorporated herein by reference as if reproduced herein in its entirety.During insertion into and/or other movements of an endoscope within a body cavity, a scope shaft may be moved through a tortuous path. To enable this movement, the shaft of an endoscope may be at least partially flexible. However, with a flexible shaft an endoscope may sometimes become ...

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Номер записи: 86
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Medical visualization system

Номер: US20220039636A1
Автор: Brian Nielsen, Christina HAHNEMANN, Henrik Frengler, Line Sandahl Ubbesen
Принадлежит: Ambu AS

A medical visualisation system including a first medical visualisation device having a first device colour identifier, a second medical visualisation device having a second device colour identifier, a third medical visualisation device having a third device colour identifier, and a monitor device, the first device colour identifier being a first colour, the second device colour identifier being a second colour, and the third device colour identifier being a third colour. The first colour has a first hue angle, the second colour has a second hue angle, and the third colour has a third hue angle, wherein the first hue angle and the second hue angle differ by more than 40 degrees, the second hue angle and the third hue angle differ by more than 40 degrees, and the third hue angle and the first hue angle differ by more than 40 degrees.

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Номер записи: 87
10-02-2022 дата публикации

MEDICAL SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS

Номер: US20220039637A1
Автор: Chu Michael S.H.
Принадлежит: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

An adaptor may include a shell and a plunger positioned at a first end of the shell and moveable between an undepressed state and a depressed state. The adaptor may further include a ramp extending from a second end of the shell and a carrier coupled to the ramp. In the undepressed state, the carrier may be located at a first position along the ramp, and wherein, in the depressed state, the carrier may be located at a second position along the ramp, wherein the second position may be closer to the second end of the shell than the first position. 120-. (canceled)21. An adaptor , comprising:a shell;a ramp extending from a second end of the shell; anda carrier coupled to the ramp, wherein the carrier is configured to translate along the ramp from a first position to a second position, wherein the second position is closer to the second end of the shell than the first position,wherein the adaptor is configured to protrude from a handle of an imaging device and the shell is configured to be mounted onto the handle of the imaging device.22. The adaptor of claim 21 , wherein the adaptor further includes a medical device handle coupled thereto.23. The adaptor of claim 22 , wherein the medical device handle includes a sheath and a shaft including an end effector at a first end of the shaft claim 22 , wherein the sheath is moveable with respect to the shaft between a collapsed configuration of the end effector and an expanded configuration of the end effector.24. The adaptor of claim 23 , wherein the sheath of the medical device handle is removably coupled to the carrier claim 23 , and the translation of the carrier towards the second position extends the sheath in a distal direction.25. The adaptor of claim 24 , wherein the medical device further includes a body that is stationary relative to the shell and the ramp and a plunger movable with respect to the stationary body.26. The adaptor of claim 25 , wherein the sheath extends from a first end of the body and the shaft is ...

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Номер записи: 88
24-01-2019 дата публикации

ENDOSCOPE, OPTICAL MACHINE CONNECTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING TWO-DIMENSIONAL ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM

Номер: US20190021578A1
Автор: HU Shanyun, Liu Peng
Принадлежит:

An endoscope, an optical machine connecting device and a method for modifying a two-dimensional endoscope system are provided. The endoscope comprises an optical machine connecting unit, an insert tube (), and a first lens () and a second lens () that are integrated into the insert tube (). The optical machine connecting unit comprises an optical deflection assembly () and a connecting assembly (). The optical deflection assembly () is used for changing a spacing between optical axes of a first light beam () and a second light beam () received and projected by the first lens () and the second lens (), so as to match an image sensor () in a camera connector () of the two-dimensional endoscope system. The connecting assembly () is used for forming a butt joint between the endoscope and the camera connector (), and limiting a spacing between the optical deflection assembly () and the image sensor (). The optical machine connecting device corresponds to the optical machine connecting unit in the endoscope. In the modifying method, an existing two-dimensional endoscope system is upgraded to a three-dimensional endoscope system by using the endoscope by a selection step (S), a butt-jointing and limiting step (S) and a step (S-S) of upgrading and replacing a rear-end processing device. 110-. canceled11. An endoscope comprising: a first lens integrated into the insert tube; and', 'a second lens integrated into the insert tube;, 'an insert tube, comprising a first prism located downstream of the first lens, in a travelling direction of light beams in the endoscope, wherein the first prism is used for reflecting a first light beam received and projected by the first lens; and', 'a second prism located downstream of the second lens, in a travelling direction of light beams in the endoscope, wherein the second prism is used for reflecting a second light beam received and projected by the second lens;', 'wherein a spacing between optical axes of the first light beam and the ...

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Номер записи: 89
10-02-2022 дата публикации

MAGNETIC CONNECTOR FOR STEERABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

Номер: US20220040450A1
Автор: Haubert Zachary Hamilton
Принадлежит:

In a robot-assisted steerable medical device, such as a catheter, a magnetic connector hub is configured to establish mechanical and magnetic connection between a drive cable and an actuator, or between multiple modules in a single insert-and-twist motion. The connector hub creates a magnetic breakaway feature for automatically decoupling the actuator from the drive cable, while the catheter remains attached. This prevents damage to the catheter/tool and/or patient when an excessive force is applied, and adds a safety element and helps protect the patient. And when the breakaway occurs the system can be automatically reengaged catheter without damage, so that normal operation can resume. Connection can also be broken at any point in the operation based on threshold forces or emergency situations. 1. A robotically steerable medical apparatus , comprising:an elongate body having a tubular opening and a plurality of channels arranged along a wall of the elongate body substantially surrounding to the tubular opening, the elongate body having a steerable section and a non-steerable section;a drive wire arranged in a channel and configured to manipulate the steerable section of the elongate body;an actuator unit configured to apply an actuation force to the drive wire;a magnetic connector configured to magnetically couple the actuator unit to the drive wire; anda controller configured to determine a coupling state of the magnetic connector and control the actuator unit according to the coupling state of the magnetic connector,wherein, in a first coupling state of the magnetic connector where the actuator unit is magnetically coupled to the drive wire, the controller causes the actuator unit to move in a first translational motion to transmit the actuation force along the drive wire to manipulate the steerable section of the elongate body, andwherein, in a second coupling state of the magnetic connector where the actuator unit is magnetically decoupled from the drive wire, ...

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Номер записи: 90
17-04-2014 дата публикации

Detachable Shaft Flexible Endoscope

Номер: US20140107416A1
Автор: Dashiell A. Birnkrant
Принадлежит: Karl Storz Endovision Inc

A flexible endoscope includes a handle, a flexible shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, a coupling mechanism releasably attaching the handle to the distal end of the flexible shaft, an illumination unit disposed in the flexible shaft, the illumination unit providing light to an area in front of the distal end of the flexible shaft, and an imaging unit disposed in the flexible shaft, the imaging unit generating image data of the area in front of the distal end of the flexible shaft, wherein the coupling mechanism includes an electrical channel for transmitting electrical power to the illumination unit and the imaging unit, and a data channel for transmitting the image data from the imaging unit.

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Номер записи: 91
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Imaging Scope With Leak Indicator, And Related Imaging System And Method

Номер: US20200022561A1
Автор: Hopkins Vernon
Принадлежит:

An imaging scope includes an internal surface defining an internal cavity, a window permitting visual inspection of the internal cavity, a fluid in the internal cavity having a pressure different than ambient pressure, and a leak indicator transitionable between nonvisible and visible through the window when the pressure of the fluid changes toward ambient pressure. 1. An imaging scope , comprising:an internal surface defining an internal cavity;a window permitting visual inspection of the internal cavity;a fluid in the internal cavity having a pressure different than ambient pressure; andan indicator positioned within the internal cavity and transitionable between nonvisible and visible through the window when the pressure of the fluid changes toward ambient pressure.2. The imaging scope of claim 1 , wherein the indicator is positionally fixed relative to the window.3. The imaging scope of claim 1 , wherein the indicator is movable relative to the window.4. The imaging scope of claim 1 , further comprising a biaser transitionable between a first state and a second state when the pressure of the fluid changes toward ambient pressure.5. The imaging scope of claim 4 , wherein the indicator transitions between nonvisible and visible through the window when the biaser transitions between the first and second states.6. The imaging scope of claim 4 , wherein the biaser is a spring having a first length in the first state and a second length in the second state claim 4 , the first length and the second length having different magnitudes.7. The imaging scope of claim 6 , wherein the indicator transitions between nonvisible and visible when a position of the biaser relative to the window changes.8. The imaging scope of claim 4 , wherein the biaser is an elastic volume container having a first volume in the first state and a second volume in the second state claim 4 , the first volume and the second volume having different magnitudes.9. The imaging scope of claim 8 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 92
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Optical signal transmission module

Номер: US20200022567A1
Автор: Hideaki Kinouchi, Tsutomu Urakawa, Yasuhiro Miyazaki
Принадлежит: Olympus Corp

An optical signal transmission module is provided, in which a lens surface for condensing light emitted from an LD configured to convert an electrical signal to an optical signal and emit light of the optical signal is integrally formed on an end portion of an optical fiber, a mounting substrate for the LD to be mounted is configured with a specially-shaped substrate, and a fixing portion (a fixing hole portion) for the optical fiber to be fixed is integrally formed on the mounting substrate, at a position where the light emitted from the LD (the light of the optical signal) can be incident on the lens surface.

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Номер записи: 93
23-01-2020 дата публикации

MOUNTING AN ENDOSCOPE TO A SURGICAL ROBOT

Номер: US20200022763A1
Автор: Grant James Oliver, Hares Luke David Ronald
Принадлежит:

A surgical endoscope for manipulation by a surgical robot arm. The surgical endoscope comprises a shaft having a distal end for insertion into a patient and a proximal end. An endoscope interface is attached to the proximal end of the shaft. The endoscope interface is configured to engage a robot arm interface of the surgical robot arm. The endoscope interface comprises an endoscope wedge mechanism moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The endoscope wedge mechanism comprises endoscope wedge elements which are displaceable such that collective displacement of the endoscope wedge elements actuates the endoscope wedge mechanism between the unlocked position and the locked position. 1. A surgical endoscope for manipulation by a surgical robot arm , the surgical endoscope comprising:a shaft having a distal end configured for insertion into a patient and a proximal end;an endoscope interface attached to the proximal end of the shaft, the endoscope interface configured to engage a robot arm interface of the surgical robot arm, the endoscope interface comprising:an endoscope wedge mechanism moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position, the endoscope wedge mechanism comprising:endoscope wedge elements which are displaceable such that collective displacement of the endoscope wedge elements actuates the endoscope wedge mechanism between the unlocked position and the locked position in which the endoscope wedge elements are retained in the robot arm interface.2. A surgical endoscope as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the endoscope interface is configured to be received in the robot arm interface such that the endoscope wedge elements are retained by complementary robot arm wedge elements when the endoscope interface and robot arm interface are engaged.3. (canceled)4. A surgical endoscope as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each endoscope wedge element is displaceable transverse to the longitudinal axis of the surgical endoscope.5. A surgical ...

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Номер записи: 94
28-01-2021 дата публикации

LIGHT GUIDE OR IMAGE GUIDE COMPONENTS FOR DISPOSABLE ENDOSCOPES

Номер: US20210022588A1
Автор: BLEISINGER Björn, Cramer Martin, DIETRICH Andreas, KAPPEL Markus, Russert Hubertus, SCHULTHEIS Bernd, WEINGÄRTNER Thomas
Принадлежит: SCHOTT AG

The disclosure relates to diagnostic, surgical, and/or therapeutic devices for being introduced into the human or animal body or for in vitro examination of human or animal blood samples or other body cells, in particular to an endoscope or a disposable endoscope that includes at least one illumination light guide and/or image guide for transmitting electromagnetic radiation, the illumination light guide or image guide having a proximal end face for incoupling or outcoupling of electromagnetic radiation and a distal end face for incoupling or outcoupling of electromagnetic radiation. The proximal and/or distal end faces consist of plastic elements that are transparent at least partially or in sections thereof, the transparent plastic being biocompatible and/or having non-toxic properties to human or animal cell cultures for exposure durations of less than one day. This allows for the production of assemblies for disposable endoscopes, inter alia. 1. A device for being introduced into the human or animal body or for in-vitro examination of human or animal blood samples or other body cells , comprising:at least one of an illumination light guide and an image guide for transmitting electromagnetic radiation, wherein the illumination light guide and/or image guide has a proximal end face for incoupling or outcoupling of electromagnetic radiation and has a distal end face for incoupling or outcoupling of electromagnetic radiation,wherein at least one of the proximal end face and the distal end face are made of plastic elements that are transparent at least partially, or are overmolded with a transparent plastic,wherein the transparent plastic is biocompatible and/or non-cytotoxic to human or animal cell cultures over exposure durations of less than one day and is selected from the group consisting of cyclo-olefin copolymers, polycarbonates, polyethylene terephthalates, perfluoroalkoxy polymers, polyvinylidene fluorides, polymethyl methacrylates, polymethyl ...

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Номер записи: 95
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Coupling for Coupling of One or More Hoses to a Cleaning Machine

Номер: US20220042634A1
Автор: Henny Hermanus Hendrik KNORTH, Martijn Louis Jozef Martinus Roersch
Принадлежит: Wassenburg Medical BV

A coupling for coupling one or more hoses to a cleaning machine including at least one connector for the connecting of a hose to be cleaned with a pillar and at least one pillar for the connection of the connector with a cleaning machine, wherein the pillar includes a longitudinal hollow body with at least two open ends including; a longitudinal guidance part, situated towards a first end; and a second end opposite to the first end in longitudinal direction; wherein the guidance part is provided with a thickening for the fixing of the connector to the guidance part, which thickening includes a first slope facing the first end, which slope has an angle with the guidance part between 5 and 45 degrees; and includes a second slope facing the second end, which slope has an angle with the guidance part between 30 and 60 degrees.

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Номер записи: 96
04-02-2016 дата публикации

IMAGE PICKUP UNIT FOR ENDOSCOPE

Номер: US20160029879A1
Автор: ISHIKAWA Shinya
Принадлежит: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

An image pickup unit for an endoscope includes: an image pickup device including a plurality of connection terminal portions arrayed on a back face that is a surface opposite to a light-receiving surface; a planar rigid printed wiring board including a substrate connection portion and an electric cable connection portion; a flexible printed wiring board including a fixation portion connected to the image pickup device and the rigid printed wiring board, an extension portion extending from an outer periphery of the fixation portion, and a flexed portion provided at a boundary between the fixation portion and the extension portion; an electric cable connected to the electric cable connection portion of the rigid printed wiring board; and an electronic component mounted on the extension portion of the flexible printed wiring board. 1. An image pickup unit for an endoscope , the image pickup unit comprising:an image pickup device including a plurality of connection terminal portions arrayed on a back face that is a surface opposite to a light-receiving surface;a planar rigid printed wiring board including a substrate connection portion and an electric cable connection portion;a flexible printed wiring board including a fixation portion connected to the image pickup device and the rigid printed wiring board, an extension portion extending from an outer periphery of the fixation portion, and a flexed portion provided at a boundary between the fixation portion and the extension portion;an electric cable connected to the electric cable connection portion of the rigid printed wiring board; andan electronic component mounted on the extension portion of the flexible printed wiring board, wherein:within an area hidden behind the image pickup device as the image pickup device is viewed from the light-receiving surface side along an axis perpendicular to the light-receiving surface, the connection terminal portions of the image pickup device are connected to a plurality of pads ...

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Номер записи: 97
24-04-2014 дата публикации

Mechanisms for securing a plurality of cooperating components together

Номер: US20140112713A1
Автор: Scott A. Davis
Принадлежит: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc

A mechanism for coupling a first structure to a second structure may include a first member and a second member. The first member may include first and second end portions, and the first end portion of the first member may be coupled to the first structure. The second end portion of the first member may include an opening to a cavity extending between the first and the second end portions. The second end portion of the first member may include an engagement member that protrudes into the cavity. The second member also may include a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the second member may be received into the cavity. The second end portion of the second member may include an engagement structure that cooperates with the engagement member to prevent the movement of the first structure relative to the second structure.

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Номер записи: 98
24-01-2019 дата публикации

CARD EDGE CONNECTOR FOR AN IMAGING SENSOR

Номер: US20190028621A1
Автор: Blanquart Laurent, Dean Brian, Henley Jeremiah D.
Принадлежит: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.

The disclosure extends to devices, systems and methods for connecting one or more sensors to one or more printed circuit boards (PCB) in the distal end or tip of a scope. The disclosure also extends to a connector assembly for an image sensor for protecting the sensor and conveying information from the sensor to the PCB. 1. A surgical scope for providing an image in a light deficient environment comprising:a tubular member comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion;a connector assembly that is located at the distal portion of the tubular member and comprising a first end, a second end, and a plurality of electrical connectors;a printed circuit board; andan image sensor;wherein the image sensor is connected to the connector assembly at the first end of said connector assembly, and wherein the printed circuit board is connected to the connector assembly at the second end of said connector assembly, such that the connector assembly attaches the image sensor at the distal portion of the tubular member and electrically connects the image sensor to the printed circuit board via the plurality of electrical connectors, thereby providing electrical communication between the image sensor and the printed circuit board.2. The surgical scope of claim 1 , wherein the connector assembly attaches the image sensor within the tubular member in a vertical and substantially perpendicular orientation with respect to the printed circuit board.3. The surgical scope of claim 2 , wherein the printed circuit board is attached perpendicularly out of the center of and with respect to the image sensor.4. The surgical scope of claim 2 , wherein the printed circuit board is attached perpendicularly off of an edge of and with respect to the image sensor.5. The surgical scope of claim 1 , wherein the image sensor comprises a plurality of electrical pads that are electrically attached to the plurality of electrical connectors via wire bonds.6. The surgical scope of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Endoscopic instrument

Номер: US20220047153A1
Автор: Andrew W. Melton, Benjamin Perry Hedges, Ryan Keller, Zachary Dominguez
Принадлежит: Arthrex Inc

This disclosure relates to instruments and methods of performing an endoscopy. An endoscope for producing images of a surgery in vivo may include a hub and an imaging rod extending from the hub, the imaging rod being configured to receive light and direct the light to an imaging sensor located adjacent to a distal end of the imaging rod, the hub and the imaging rod being attached to form an assembly having a center of mass established distally of the hub. In other implementations, the hub may be omitted.

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