Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
600158000 | With air or water supply means | 36 |
20090209823 | AUTOMATIC RETRACTABLE SYRINGE - An automatic retractable syringe includes a tubular body on which a syringe opening is provided; a piston body in whose pressing portion a vent hole V | 08-20-2009 |
20090264705 | GAS WATER BOTTLE ADAPTOR - The present invention provides a gas water bottle adaptor that is suitable for attachment to a water bottle and to a bottle cap. The adaptor can include a gas inlet on one side thereof suitable for attachment to the gas connection of an endoscope. A sealing member can be affixed to the adaptor to prevent leakage of any fluid (e.g., liquid or gas) that is inside of the water bottle. The adaptor may be used in endoscopy methods and is particularly useful for adding a secondary gas source to a water bottle. | 10-22-2009 |
20090306476 | AUTOMATED CONTROL OF IRRIGATION AND ASPIRATION IN A SINGLE-USE ENDOSCOPE - The present invention is an integrated and automated irrigation and aspiration system for use in an endoscopic imaging system. The system provides for the automated cleaning of poorly prepared patients during a colonoscopy procedure as well as automated cleaning of an imaging system of an endoscope. The invention analyzes images obtained from an image sensor to detect the presence of an obstructed field of view, whereupon a wash routine is initiated to remove the obstruction. The wash routine may be adjusted in accordance with environmental conditions within the patient that are sensed by one or more sensors within the endoscope. In another embodiment, insufflation is automatically controlled to inflate a patient's colon as a function of one or more sensor readings obtained from one or more environmental sensor(s) on the endoscope. | 12-10-2009 |
20100004510 | ENDOSCOPE WASHING AND DISINFECTING APPARATUS AND LIQUID SUPPLY MOUTHPIECE - An endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus of the present invention includes a first channel member in which a projection portion abuts on a fitting surface in a channel mouthpiece, and a first channel internally provided communicates with a suction channel inside the channel mouthpiece, a second channel member which is fitted and fixed to an outer periphery of the first channel member, and is internally provided with a second channel which communicates with the first channel, a pressing member which is provided in the second channel, and presses the first channel member to the channel mouthpiece side in the second channel, and a liquid introduction port which is formed in the second channel member and introduces a liquid to the second channel. | 01-07-2010 |
20100022839 | ENDOSCOPE WASHING AND DISINFECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF WASHING ENDOSCOPE USING ENDOSCOPE WASHING AND DISINFECTING APPARATUS - An endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus of the present invention includes an air pump supplying a gas to an endoscope channel included by an endoscope, a faucet supplying a liquid into the endoscope channel, a channel connectable to a mouthpiece of the endoscope channel included by the endoscope and supplying at least one of a gas or a liquid to the endoscope channel, and an injector converting the liquid into a liquid droplet, mixing the liquid droplet into the gas flowing in the channel with the size of the liquid droplet changeable, and thereby supplying gas-liquid two-phase flow in which the liquid droplet is mixed at a set ratio into the gas into the endoscope channel through the channel. | 01-28-2010 |
20100185056 | SYSTEM FOR ADVANCING IN A BODY LUMEN - A system for advancing in a body lumen including a guide member insertable into a body lumen, apparatus for providing a forward propulsion force on the guide member to advance the guide member distally into the body lumen, and a lumen formed through the guide member connected to a fluid source, wherein fluid flowing through and out of the lumen cleans the body lumen as the forward propulsion force propels the guide member distally in the body lumen. | 07-22-2010 |
20110046445 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A medical instrument for observing the interior of a subject to be examined has an image pickup unit for picking up an image of the subject to be examined from a transparent cover member incorporated in the medical instrument, disposes a multi-bladed fan outside an image-pickup field of view of the image pickup unit, generates an airflow to an airflow outlet that causes the airflow to flow from the inlet port to the vicinity of an observation window, prevents adherents such as dirt from sticking to the cover member, prevents the adherents from sticking to the observation window of the observation apparatus without obstructing the field of view, and can thereby obtain a clear observed image. | 02-24-2011 |
20110046446 | ENDOSCOPE EQUIPPED WITH A NOZZLE FOR CLEANING ITS DISTAL END - An endoscope is provided having an observation port, a fluid supply pipe, a cap, a fluid ejection channel, and a direction adjustment protrusion. The observation port is provided at the distal end of the endoscope, and collects light reflected from an object. The fluid supply pipe transmits gas and/or liquid to the distal end. The cap blocks the distal end of the fluid supply pipe and is configured so that a partially enclosed semispherical space is created between the distal end of the fluid supply pipe and the inner surface of the cap. The fluid ejection channel has an outlet in the direction of the observation port, and extends from the edge of the opening at the distal end of the fluid supply pipe to the outlet and occupies the semispherical space inside the cap. The direction adjustment protrusion extends over the outlet in the lengthwise direction of the fluid ejection channel. When the outlet is projected outward toward the observation port, the plane of projection is parallel to the outlet and its lengthwise direction is parallel to the circumferential direction of the outlet. The direction adjustment protrusion is configured at the center of the outlet in the circumferential direction. | 02-24-2011 |
20110065995 | IN-LINE GAS ADAPTOR FOR ENDOSCOPIC APPARATUS - The present invention provides an adaptor that is suitable for attachment to an endoscopic device for delivery of a secondary gas. The adaptor can comprise a substantially cylindrical body with a two, opposing closed ends, two fluid transport channels extending through the cylindrical body and opening at the closed ends, and an inlet port extending outward from the cylindrical body and being in fluid connection with one of the fluid transport channels. The adaptor may be used in endoscopy methods and is particularly useful for adding a secondary gas source in an endoscopy procedure. | 03-17-2011 |
20110065996 | CASSETTE FOR IRRIGATION OR ASPIRATION MACHINE FOR ENDOSCOPY - A cassette insertable into an irrigation or aspiration machine for endoscopy includes an irrigation or an aspiration tube and a support provided with one or two inlet plugs and one or two outlet plugs where two tubes form an elbow to be connectable to the inlet or outlet plugs in an input and output direction of motion, respectively and to form an irrigation or aspiration pumping area in the input and output direction of motion. The support includes a T-shaped guide according to the head of the T for protecting the elbow of each tube and according to the length of the T body in a slot guiding the tube in the output direction. The T-shaped guide extends between one or two inlet plugs to form the irrigation or aspiration pumping area on both sides of the slot between each inlet plug and the head of the T. | 03-17-2011 |
20110105846 | ACTUATOR SYSTEM AND ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - An actuator system including a drive section that performs driving by injection/suction of a liquid, a tube, a syringe pump that injects/suctions the liquid into/from the drive section via the tube, a pressure sensor that measures an inner pressure, a storage section that preliminarily stores a volume change ΔV of the tube caused by the inner pressure, and a control section that controls the syringe pump based on the volume change ΔV, inner pressure P, and volume V | 05-05-2011 |
20110112367 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical instrument has a gas-delivery device to supply a noble gas or other inert gas to a tissue-treatment region and a rinsing device for rinsing a target region, in particular a tissue-treatment region. In the instrument the rinsing pressure is generated by the inert gas supplied by the gas-delivery device. | 05-12-2011 |
20110112368 | ENDOSCOPY SYSTEM AND A PRESSURE TRANSMITTING CONNECTOR FOR SAID SYSTEM - The inventive endoscopy system includes a cannula for arranging an endoscope and forming, between said cannula and endoscope, an irrigation or aspiration channel for transporting an irrigation or aspiration fluid, respectively, a connection ring mounted around the cannula and provided with a connection channel connectable to the irrigation or aspiration channel, respectively and a connector which is mounted on the connection ring and includes a transport channel with the connection channel and a first pressure sensor for detecting pressure in the transport channel. The connection ring is provided with a bypass circuit connectable to the irrigation or aspiration channel, respectively and the connector including a dead channel connectable to the bypass circuit and a second pressure sensor for detecting pressure in the dead channel. | 05-12-2011 |
20110263939 | WATER BOTTLE ADAPTER FOR COUPLING AN ENDOSCOPE TO A WATER BOTTLE - An adapter for coupling a disposable water bottle to an endoscope including a cap manufactured from a thermoplastic elastomer material. The cap is removably secured to an associated water bottle. The cap includes a first port and a second port. The adapter further includes a scope connector manufactured from the thermoplastic elastomer and/or thermoset elastomer having a first scope connector port and second scope connector port, wherein the scope connector is configured to be frictionally coupled to an endoscope. A first supply tube couples to the first port of the cap and the first scope connector port and a second supply tube coupled to the second port of the cap and the second scope connector port. By using a thermoplastic elastomer and/or thermoset elastomer material, a simplified adapter is provided, which substantially reduces design and manufacturing costs. | 10-27-2011 |
20110275898 | Biological measurement apparatus, biological observation apparatus and operation method for biological measurement apparatus - A biological measurement apparatus includes: an endoscope including a treatment instrument insertion channel provided inside an insertion portion; a pump that delivers water into the treatment instrument insertion channel; an optical system, etc., that guide light from a light source that emits light in a predetermined wavelength band into the water delivered into the treatment instrument insertion channel; and a spectroscope that detects return light resulting from the light passing through the water, falling on and being reflected by an object and returning while passing through the water when the water is delivered from the pump. | 11-10-2011 |
20120095293 | COMBINED IRRIGATION AND RINSING TUBE SET - A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope. | 04-19-2012 |
20120101339 | ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY INSTRUMENTATION - An embodiment of the invention includes a quantum fluid flow management apparatus which controls and facilitates delivery of liquid and/or air to the surgical site during a surgical procedure via a trumpet valve, various restriction (crimping) devices, and a network of tubing for selectively passing air or fluid through to the surgical site. The trumpet valve allows for selective control of air or fluid or both or neither. Additionally the flow management apparatus controls the application and suction of fluids from the surgical site which may be used in cooperation with the injection of a fluid such as water to irrigate the surgical site to remove body fluids, debrided material or the like. | 04-26-2012 |
20120277536 | WATER BOTTLE ADAPTER FOR COUPLING AN ENDOSCOPE TO A WATER BOTTLE - An adapter for coupling a water bottle to an endoscope including a cap manufactured from a thermoplastic elastomer material. The cap is removably secured to an associated water bottle. The cap includes a first port and a second port. The adapter further includes a scope connector manufactured from the thermoplastic elastomer and/or thermoset elastomer having a first scope connector port and second scope connector port, wherein the scope connector is configured to be frictionally coupled to an endoscope. A first supply tube couples to the first port of the cap and the first scope connector port and a second supply tube coupled to the second port of the cap and the second scope connector port. | 11-01-2012 |
20120302836 | FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR USE WITH AN ENDOSCOPE - A fluid delivery system for use with an endoscope. Certain embodiments of the invention include a single, large fluid source and pump installed upon an operator console, in combination with a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a proximal connector of the imaging endoscope, multiple fluid sources that feed a common fluid channel that are pressurized by a common pump, multiple fluid sources that feed dedicated fluid channels that are pressurized by dedicated pumps, and a small fluid reservoir and pump installed within a handheld manual controller of the imaging endoscope. The fluid delivery endoscopic systems of the present invention provide the user with the flexibility of changing fluids either in advance of a procedure or on-the-fly as needed, instead of relying on fixed fluid sources only. | 11-29-2012 |
20130237761 | IN-LINE GAS ADAPTOR FOR ENDOSCOPIC APPARATUS - The present invention provides an adaptor that is suitable for attachment to an endoscopic device for delivery of a secondary gas. The adaptor generally comprises an adaptor body with first and second fluid transport components and can include a gas inlet on one of the fluid transport components suitable for attachment to a secondary gas source. A sealing member can be included to prevent leakage of any fluid (e.g., liquid or gas) that is transported through channels extending through the fluid transport components. The adaptor may be used in endoscopy methods and is particularly useful for adding a secondary gas source in an endoscopy procedure. | 09-12-2013 |
20130245377 | IN-LINE GAS ADAPTOR FOR ENDOSCOPIC APPARATUS - The present invention provides an adaptor that is suitable for attachment to an endoscopic device for delivery of a secondary gas. The adaptor can comprise a substantially cylindrical body with a two, opposing closed ends, two fluid transport channels extending through the cylindrical body and opening at the closed ends, and an inlet port extending outward from the cylindrical body and being in fluid connection with one of the fluid transport channels. The adaptor may be used in endoscopy methods and is particularly useful for adding a secondary gas source in an endoscopy procedure. | 09-19-2013 |
20140005481 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLD PLASMA TREATMENT OF INTERNAL ORGANS | 01-02-2014 |
20140005482 | ENDOSCOPE COOLING APPARATUS | 01-02-2014 |
20140206940 | METHOD OF TISSUE SEPARATION USING FLUIDIC PULSES TO MINIMIZE TISSUE TRAUMA DURING CATHETER INSERTION - The method and system disclosed herein uses a pulsatile, dilatory bubble at the tip of a catheter to facilitate tissue separation and ease catheter insertion for, among other applications, delivery of therapeutics to the posterior of the eye while reducing procedure-related trauma. In some implementations, the method is extended to other dilatory and catheter-insertion applications elsewhere in the body. In brief, the disclosure discusses iteratively injecting liquid through a catheter to form a bubble near the distal tip of the catheter. The liquid is withdrawn to create a void, and the catheter is advanced into the void. The process is repeated until the distal tip of the catheter reaches the target location. | 07-24-2014 |
20140296641 | COMPOSITIONS, FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF BIO-BALANCING THE pH OF STERILE HYPOTONIC, ISOTONIC SALINE AND HYPERTONIC SALINE SOLUTIONS - Compositions, formulations and methods bio-balance the pH of sterile, sodium chloride inhalation and pulmonary irrigation solutions, such that the solutions are bio-similar to the homeostatic pH state of the Human Airway Surface Liquid (ASL) at about 7.4. These solutions are sterile, non-pyrogenic, additive and preservative free, and provided in sterile unit-of-use, blow-fill-seal vials. These solutions are intended for use in the induction of sputum production where sputum production is indicated, such as with Cystic Fibrosis patients and Bronchoalveolar lavage procedures. The solutions can be provided in concentrations from about 0.045% to about 10% sodium chloride in USP/Sterile water. The sodium chloride solutions are homogenous mixtures that include sterile water, sodium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate as a buffer. The solutions are provided in saline concentrations from 0.45% to 10%, for example, concentrations of 0.9%, 3%, 3.5%, 6%, and 7% with a pH of 7.4. | 10-02-2014 |
20140296642 | GAS WATER BOTTLE ADAPTOR - The present invention provides a gas water bottle adaptor that is suitable for attachment to a water bottle and to a bottle cap. The adaptor can include a gas inlet on one side thereof suitable for attachment to the gas connection of an endoscope. A sealing member can be affixed to the adaptor to prevent leakage of any fluid (e.g., liquid or gas) that is inside of the water bottle. The adaptor may be used in endoscopy methods and is particularly useful for adding a secondary gas source to a water bottle. | 10-02-2014 |
20140309496 | COMBINED IRRIGATION AND RINSING TUBE SET - A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope. | 10-16-2014 |
20140316204 | Removably Attachable Endoscopic Water Bottle Assembly and A Flushing Adaptor Thereof - The present specification describes an endoscopic water bottle assembly including a cap configured to attach a water bottle and having a port configured to receive a supply tube; a supply tube assembly, having a distal end and a proximal end; and a water bottle configured to receive said cap, wherein the cap includes a first coupling portion to removably attach the water bottle to a second coupling portion, which is attached to an endoscopic main control unit and is configured to receive said first portion of the coupling system. The present specification also describes a flushing adaptor for connecting a fluid source to a dual lumen supply tube, where the flushing adaptor includes a first opening, a second opening, and a housing with a chamber for fluidly connecting said first and second openings, that enables fluid received from said first opening to be distributed throughout the tube via the connector. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316205 | COMBINED IRRIGATION AND RINSING TUBE SET - A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope. | 10-23-2014 |
20140336463 | Rhinotopic therapy for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis biofilm disruption, treatment of mucosal granulation and sinus polyps - The herein disclosed invention is directed to methods of treating difficult to treat refractory or recalcitrant rhinosinusitis involving the steps of (1) topical application of antimicrobials/antibiotics and corticosteroids, (2) endoscopic debridement and cleansing to remove debris and biofilm, (3) endoscopic instillation of antimicrobials/antibiotics plus corticosteroids to the sinuses, and (4) hydrotherapy to disrupt/inhibit bacterial/fungal biofilm attachment to the sinus mucosa. Also disclosed is a kit of components for carrying out the treatment of this invention. | 11-13-2014 |
20150038790 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLD PLASMA TREATMENT OF INTERNAL ORGANS - Chronic sinusitis is treated by the application of cold plasma or plasma-activated species to the infected mucosal surfaces through use of an endoscope having a steerable end which may be projected into the sinus cavities through the nasal cavity. The cold plasma is generated at either the distal end of the endoscope with a power source by application of a power, or at the distal end by gas and electrical connections extending through the endoscope. The cold plasma or plasma-activated species act to destroy bacterial cells but not eukaryotic cells. | 02-05-2015 |
20150080661 | WATER BOTTLE ADAPTER FOR COUPLING AN ENDOSCOPE TO A WATER BOTTLE - An adapter for coupling a water bottle to an endoscope including a cap manufactured from a thermoplastic elastomer material. The cap is removably secured to an associated water bottle. The cap includes a first port and a second port. The adapter further includes a scope connector manufactured from the thermoplastic elastomer and/or themoset elastomer having a first scope connector port and second scope connector port, wherein the scope connector is configured to be frictionally coupled to an endoscope. A first supply tube couples to the first port of the cap and the first scope connector port and a second supply tube coupled to the second port of the cap and the second scope connector port. | 03-19-2015 |
20150141757 | HYBRID APPARATUS FOR FLUID SUPPLY FOR ENDOSCOPIC IRRIGATION AND LENS CLEANING - 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. | 05-21-2015 |
20150297063 | WATER BOTTLE CAP ASSEMBLIES FOR AN ENDOSCOPIC DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention provide water bottle cap assemblies suitable for attachment to an endoscopic device and a water source. For example, the water bottle cap assembly includes a cap comprising a plurality of ports and an engageable member configured to sealingly engage with a water source. The assembly also includes a plurality of tubular members, each tubular member coupled to a respective port so as to be in fluid communication therewith. In addition, the assembly includes an adaptor coupled to an end of one of the tubular members and configured to couple to an endoscopic device, wherein at least one of the tubular members is configured to convey at least one fluid between the water source and the endoscopic device. | 10-22-2015 |
20160184524 | INSTRUMENT HEAD, APPLICATION INSTRUMENT HAVING SAID INSTRUMENT HEAD, APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A SUPPLY SYSTEM - The invention relates to an instrument head, comprising:
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20190142244 | DEVICE FOR TESTING THE LEAKPROOFNESS OF A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, REPROCESSING DEVICE FOR REPROCESSING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, AND USE OF A SWELLABLE MATERIAL BODY | 05-16-2019 |