| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 600131000 | With particular operating handle design (e.g., for comfort) | 26 |
| 20080208002 | ENDOSCOPE - An endoscope includes a thin and long flexible insertion portion extended from an operation portion having a grasping portion. Further, the endoscope is configured such that the operation portion includes a holding portion for holding a distal end portion, a bending portion, or the like, which are distal end side portions of the insertion portion, so as to thereby prevent a trouble which may be caused by an article being placed on the insertion portion, or by the insertion portion being stepped by the user, or the like. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080287739 | Torque-Transmitting, Locking Instrument Holder and Method for Operating the Instrument Holder - A torque-transmitting, locking instrument holder, includes a hollow body having a proximal end for receiving an instrument, a distal end for protrusion of the instrument, and a handle to be gripped by an operator. A device is provided for locking the handle to and unlocking the handle from the instrument at least partly disposed within the hollow body. A method for operating the instrument holder includes providing a hollow body having a proximal end for receiving an instrument, a distal end for protrusion of the instrument, and a handle to be gripped by an operator. The instrument is placed at least partly within the hollow body and the handle is locked to and unlocked from the instrument. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080306342 | Surgical device - An in-line laparoscopic surgical instrument is provided, including a ratchet mechanism. The ratchet mechanism includes a single actuating means that may be used to engage, release, or defeat a ratchet engagement between portions of the handle. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090076328 | ENDOSCOPE WITH INTERNAL LIGHT SOURCE AND POWER SUPPLY - The present invention provides an endoscope with a watertight and air-tight endoscope handle that in preferred embodiments contains in its interior a solid-state light source and a gas permeable and liquid impermeable sealed compartment holding a battery and an electronic circuit, where the sealed compartment is preferably transverse to the long axis of the endoscope handle, and, in certain embodiments, at least partially surrounded by a movable structure. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090137874 | Polymer Microvalve with actuators and devices - The present invention relates to a microvalve having a valve plug, connecting legs, anchors and actuators, allowing the valve plug to move vertically to open or close the valve. The valve plug can contain magnetic materials, and be operated by an actuator. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090149709 | OPERATION APPARATUS AND OPERATION APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPE - A central neutral position in a rotational movement range of a stick shaft of a joystick apparatus attached to a main body part of a remote controller operation portion and rotationally moving about a rotational movement supporting point is set to a tilt angle tilted toward a grip portion by a predetermined angle and the joystick apparatus is arranged to be tilted to the side of the grip portion, so that it is made easy for a finger of an operator to reach the stick shaft of the joystick apparatus even in a state that the operator has grasped the grip portion. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090247827 | Endoscope Gripping Device - A device and method for facilitating the insertion, manipulation and removal of an endoscopic medical device within a body cavity is disclosed. The device may comprise a body portion and a lining. The body portion may be configured to wrap around the outer surface of the insertion tube. The body portion may comprise an outer surface, an inner surface, two ends, and a longitudinal slit extending from one end of the body portion to the other end. The lining may be attached to the interior surface of the body portion. The lining may comprise an at least partially raised surface that contacts the outer surface of the insertion tube at least when a user squeezes the body portion of the device. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247828 | ENDOSCOPE CONFIGURED TO BE CARRIED WITH HAND - An endoscope configured to be carried with a hand includes an insertion portion extending in a longitudinally axial direction, and an operation portion coaxially connected to a proximal end portion of the insertion portion and extending in the longitudinally axial direction, the operation portion includes an axially directional grasp portion extending in the longitudinally axial direction, a bending operation portion provided on a more proximal end side than the axially directional grasp portion, and a widely directional grasp portion provided on a more proximal end side than the bending operation portion wherein at least a part of the bending operation portion is located within a widely directional length of the widely directional grasp portion, and the widely directional grasp portion includes a grasp part protruding farther toward one widely directional side than the bending operation portion. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090312605 | ERGONOMIC HANDLE AND ARTICULATING LAPAROSCOPIC TOOL - The present invention relates to a laparoscopic apparatus. The apparatus comprises a handle having a body portion, a top surface, opposite bottom surface, a proximal and distal end. The top surface of the base is contoured to compliment the natural curve of the palm. The apparatus further includes a shaft projecting from the distal end of the handle. The shaft has a proximal and distal end. A control sphere is located on the handle. The control sphere can be moved by one or more of a user's fingers to indicate direction. An end effector is located at the distal end of the shaft. The end effector is connected to the control sphere such that movements made to the control sphere control cause movement (articulation) of the end effector. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100022838 | Swing Prism Endoscope - A swing prism endoscope with an actuating mechanism that comprises a control element that oscillates in between proximal and distal ends of the endoscope and is coupled to a distally mounted swing prism, a control surface with a variable profile, and an engaging element that contacts the control surface and moves relative to the control surface while contacting the control surface causing the control element to oscillate. The distally mounted swing prism that alters the viewing angle of the endoscope between a forward direction that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the endoscope and a side direction that is angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the endoscope. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100198015 | System Of Accessories For Use With Bronchoscopes - A clip or flexible handles extension facilitate simultaneous retention and operation of a bronchoscope and associated bronchoscopic tools held in one hand to allow operation by a single practitioner. Also provided is an adapter for the connection port of the working channel of a bronchoscope which performs both sealing and tool-locking functions. Also disclosed is a guide sheath arrangement with a reduced flexibility proximal portion to facilitate insertion of tools into the guide sheath. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100286480 | Surgical instrument - A surgical instrument that includes an instrument shaft having proximal and distal ends, a tool disposed from the distal end of the instrument shaft, a control handle disposed from the proximal end of the instrument shaft, a distal motion member for coupling the distal end of the instrument shaft to the tool, a proximal motion member for coupling the proximal end of the instrument shaft to the handle, actuation means extending between the distal and proximal motion members for coupling motion of the proximal motion member to the distal motion member for controlling the positioning of the tool and a locking mechanism for fixing the position of the tool at a selected position and having locked and unlocked states. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100312055 | Endoscope combined deflection control and lock - An endoscope including a shaft having a deflectable distal end; a handle at a proximal end of the shaft; and a deflection control connected to the distal end. The deflection control includes a combined lock and deflection control member at the handle. The control member is adapted to be moved to a selected location by a single finger of a user and thereby deflect the distal end. The control member is adapted to be locked at the user selected location by movement of the control member to a locked position by the single finger of the user. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100324368 | MEDICAL APPLIANCE WITH A CONNECTION AND DISCONNECTION SYSTEM FOR A SEPARABLE MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A medical appliance including a medical instrument that is separable from an actuator support, the appliance including a connection and disconnection system including a connector carried by the instrument and including a guide for guiding at least one actuator rod retained elastically in the guide by a head, and a coupling endpiece carried by the support and including at least one engagement mechanism that is guided in rotation and that defines a reception setback for receiving the head of the actuator rod. The engagement mechanism is fitted with a rotary coupling member complementary to the rotary coupling member presented by the connector, and the endpiece also presents at least one hook connected to an actuator system. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110028787 | TREATMENT TOOL - Provided is a treatment tool including: an elongated member which is formed of a flexible material and includes first and second terminals; a first body portion which is fixed to the first terminal so as to function in a target; a handle portion which is provided in the second terminal and is provided with a rotating holding portion holding the elongated member so as to be rotatable about the axis of the elongated member; and a second body portion which is attached to the handle portion so as to function in a target and is rotated relative to the elongated member when rotating the handle member relative to the elongated member. The treatment tool is capable of performing a cleaning treatment or the like while curtailing extraneous matter from being scattered in the vicinity thereof and reducing contamination thereof. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110065991 | HANDGRIP FOR ASSESSMENT OF COLONOSCOPE MANIPULATION - A handgrip for colonoscope shaft is equipped with force, torque, and acceleration sensors allowing for a comprehensive characterization of colonoscope shaft motion, including recognition of obstacles and recording of forces and torques applied at various times during a colonoscopy procedure. An electronic unit is adapted to receive sensors data wirelessly and calculate a variety of motion parameters guiding a medical practitioner during the procedure and aimed at making colonoscopy safer and less painful. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110065992 | Instrument for endoscopic surgery - The invention relates to an instrument ( | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110112366 | Laparoscopic instrument - An improved laparoscopic instrument with an ergonomic handle comprising a large fixed ring for three fingers and a small moveable thumb ring. The invention enables a surgeon to use all controls on the instrument, including opening and closing of jaws, rotating and ratcheting them with one hand. The invention introduces a unique placement of ratchet mechanism in the large fixed ring where its use is possible with a very intuitive movement of middle and ring finger. The circular rotating knob is designed to be large in size, with large lateral projections and placed at a distance to be easily actuated. Its smooth rotation is ensured through a frictionless rotary bearing that also provides a solid fastening with the elongate tube. The high frequency (HF) connector is designed to ensure a definite and safe contact with the elongate conduit. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110295068 | ENDOSCOPE BENDING SECTION CONTROL MECHANISM - An endoscope ( | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120029286 | SIMPLIFIED HANDGRIP FOR ASSESSMENT OF COLONOSCOPE MANIPULATION - A handgrip for a colonoscope shaft is equipped with a novel compact multifunction force and torque sensor allowing for a comprehensive characterization of colonoscope manipulation during a colonoscopy procedure. A two-part hinge design of the handgrip in combination with the multifunction sensor provides for a light weight design in a compact package making using the handgrip convenient and natural. An electronic unit is provided to receive the sensor data wirelessly and calculate a variety of motion parameters guiding a medical practitioner during the procedure and aimed at making colonoscopy safer and less painful. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120088972 | Change-Out Handle System and Medical Instrument - A change-out handle system is provided for releasably coupling two elongated, axially relatively displaceable functional parts to a medical instrument unit. The change-out handle system includes a first and a second handle part disposed axially relatively displaceably, a first coupler for releasably axially rigidly immovably coupling a first of the two functional parts to the first handle part and a second coupler for releasably, axially rigidly immovably coupling the second of the two functional parts to the second handle part. The second handle part has a pass-through opening for passing at least the first of the two functional parts. The change-out handle system can be used, for example, for medical solids trapping instruments. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20130144125 | Endoscope Combined Deflection Control and Lock - 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. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130190566 | ENDOSCOPE - 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. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130211197 | Endoscopic Surgical Instrument - An endoscopic surgical instrument includes a wiping section that is provided at a tip part of an insertion section and is pivoted to wipe off extraneous matter adhering to an observation surface provided at a tip part of a lens the endoscope through a grip section and the insertion section. An axial member is inserted through the insertion section and is connected to the wiping section. An operation section is provided over a whole circumference of a tip end of the grip section in a longitudinal direction of the grip section, is connected to the axial member, and operates the wiping section through the axial member. A center axis of the operation section is coaxial to a center axis of an endoscope when the endoscope is inserted through the grip section and the insertion section. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20140187863 | Endoscope Controlling Device - An endoscope controlling device includes a rigid tube mounted to an end face of a base and in communication with a compartment in the base. A positioning groove is formed in an inner periphery of the base and includes a bottom wall having a slot. A linear displacement control module includes a control member and a movable board. The control member is aligned with a through-hole in a periphery of the base. The control member controls longitudinal movement of the movable board in the compartment along a longitudinal axis of the base via a driving gear. An optical element receiving drum is mounted to the movable board. A rotational movement control module is mounted around the optical element receiving drum and received in the positioning groove of the base. A portion of the rotational movement control module is extended through the slot and exposed outside of the base. | 07-03-2014 |
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