Patents Assigned to Endochoice, Inc.
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Publication number: 20210204798Abstract: There is provided herein a tip section for an endoscope assembly that includes a fluid distribution device for circulating fluid for cleaning a body cavity. In an embodiment, the tip section includes a groove aligned with side jet channels, where multiple holes drilled above the groove, through the periphery of a tip cover covering the tip section, provide an exit for the fluid circulated by the side jet channels in all directions around the tip cover. In another embodiment, the tip section includes a removable attachment that covers jet channel openings. Multiple holes drilled through the cover provide a multiple jet exit for the fluid circulated by the jet channels in multiple directions around the tip cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Stephan Wieth
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Patent number: 11026566Abstract: There is provided herein an endoscope assembly, the assembly comprising at least one front-pointing camera and at least one front illuminator associated therewith, at least one side-pointing camera and at least one of side illuminator associated therewith, a first front working channel configured for insertion of a medical tool and a second front working channel configured for insertion of a medical tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Avi Levy, Moshe Levi
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Publication number: 20210153729Abstract: There is provided herein a flexible electronic circuit board for a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the circuit board comprising a front camera surface configured to carry a forward looking camera, a first side camera surface configured to carry a first side looking camera, a second side camera surface configured to carry a second side looking camera, one or more front illuminator surfaces a configured to carry one or more front illuminators to essentially illuminate the FOV of the forward looking camera, one or more side illuminator surfaces configured to carry one or more side illuminators to essentially illuminate the FOV of the first side looking camera and one or more side illuminator surfaces configured to carry one or more side illuminators to essentially illuminate the FOV of the second side looking camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Yaniv Kirma, Moshe LEVI, Amram Aizenfeld
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Patent number: 10993605Abstract: Endoscopes having a tip section with viewing elements coupled to a CMOS image sensor and/or a CCD image sensor for transforming light captured by the viewing element into digital and/or analog signals are described. A main connector is coupled with the tip section for transmitting the signals to a main control unit of the endoscope. The main connector includes a pad for transmitting digital signals provided by the CMOS image sensor to a push pin probe in a receptacle of the main control unit. The main connector also include another interface for transmitting analog signals to the main control unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Idan Levy, Roei Atias, Golan Salman
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Publication number: 20210121045Abstract: The present specification is directed towards endoscopes, such as colonoscopes, that provide a broader field of view and allow extended access of surgical tools and also enable efficient packing of all necessary elements in the tip section, while maintaining their functionality. Also described are methods and systems for capturing and displaying still and video images using an endoscope corresponding to a left-side looking, a front-looking and a right-side looking viewing element of an endoscopic tip generated in a native aspect ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Avi Levy, Moshiko Levi, Golan Salman, Yaniv Kirma, Leonid Krivopisk, Amram Aizenfeld, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Mark Gilreath, Victor Levin
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Publication number: 20210116697Abstract: A circuit board design uses CMOS sensors for the tip section of a multi-viewing element endoscope. Side sensors and their optical assemblies are assembled to a common base board to save space. Individual base boards are separately constructed, inserted into grooves of a main base board, and are further connected to the main base board by means of flexible circuit boards.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Krivopisk, Amram Aizenfeld, Golan Salman
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Publication number: 20210106212Abstract: There is provided herein an integrated manifold for the tip of a multiple viewing elements endoscope which combines the functionalities of the front holder, side holder/cage and fluid channeling components into a single part. The manifold includes square slots that are equipped with tracks. Square shaped lens assemblies having protrusions are used in the endoscope tip, such that the protrusions allow the optical assemblies to slide into the tracks of the square slots. This ensures gapless placement of viewing elements with no deviation in their position and field of view.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo
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Publication number: 20210100437Abstract: A disposable air/water valve for an endoscope, including a shaft having a passage from an opening to a vent. The shaft has grooves and ridges and a protrusion formed at the vent. Seals are set within some of the grooves. An inner ring, having a diaphragm, extends from an outer circumference of the inner ring to an internal circumference of an outer cap. Hinges extend vertically downward from the diaphragm and ribs are formed along the internal circumference of the outer cap. A button cap has an internal ring that securely attaches to the shaft. A resilient member is securely disposed between the button cap and the diaphragm. The outer cap, inner ring, and internal ring of the button cap define a central bore to accommodate the shaft therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventor: Justin WOLFE
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Publication number: 20210085162Abstract: There is provided herein, an electronic circuit board assembly for a tip section of a multiple viewing elements endoscope, the assembly including a base board configured to carry a first metal frame to support a front looking viewing element and a second metal frame to support a side looking viewing element; and a flexible illumination circuit board comprising a front foldable panel configured to carry three sets of front illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the front looking viewing element, and a side foldable panel configured to carry a set of side illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the side looking viewing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Krivopisk, Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Yaniv Kirma, Moshiko Levi, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Avi Levy, Mark Gilreath, Victor LEVIN
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Patent number: 10925471Abstract: There is provided herein a tip section for an endoscope assembly that includes a fluid distribution device for circulating fluid for cleaning a body cavity. In an embodiment, the tip section includes a groove aligned with side jet channels, where multiple holes drilled above the groove, through the periphery of a tip cover covering the tip section, provide an exit for the fluid circulated by the side jet channels in all directions around the tip cover. In another embodiment, the tip section includes a removable attachment that covers jet channel openings. Multiple holes drilled through the cover provide a multiple jet exit for the fluid circulated by the jet channels in multiple directions around the tip cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: ENDOCHOICE, INC.Inventors: Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Stephan Wieth
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Patent number: 10912445Abstract: The present specification is directed towards endoscopes, such as colonoscopes, that provide a broader field of view and allow extended access of surgical tools and also enable efficient packing of all necessary elements in the tip section, while maintaining their functionality. Also described are methods and systems for capturing and displaying still and video images using an endoscope corresponding to a left-side looking, a front-looking and a right-side looking viewing element of an endoscopic tip generated in a native aspect ratio.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Avi Levy, Moshiko Levi, Golan Salman, Yaniv Kirma, Leonid Krivopisk, Amram Aizenfeld, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Mark Gilreath, Victor Levin
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Patent number: 10908407Abstract: A circuit board design uses CMOS sensors for the tip section of a multi-viewing element endoscope. Side sensors and their optical assemblies are assembled to a common base board to save space. Individual base boards are separately constructed, inserted into grooves of a main base board, and are further connected to the main base board by means of flexible circuit boards.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Leonid Krivopisk, Amram Aizenfeld, Golan Salman
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Patent number: 10905320Abstract: A multi-camera endoscope which includes an elongated shaft terminating with a tip section turnable by way of a bending section, wherein the tip section includes: a front-pointing camera and a discrete front illuminator associated therewith; a front fluid injector configured for cleaning at least one of said front-pointing camera and said discrete front illuminator; a side-pointing camera and a discrete side illuminator associated therewith; a side fluid injector configured for cleaning at least one of said side-pointing camera and said discrete side illuminator; a working channel configured for insertion of a surgical tool; and a pathway fluid injector for inflating and/or cleaning a body cavity into which the endoscope is inserted.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventor: Avi Levy
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Patent number: 10905315Abstract: There is provided herein an integrated manifold for the tip of a multiple viewing elements endoscope which combines the functionalities of the front holder, side holder/cage and fluid channeling components into a single part. The manifold includes square slots that are equipped with tracks. Square shaped lens assemblies having protrusions are used in the endoscope tip, such that the protrusions allow the optical assemblies to slide into the tracks of the square slots. This ensures gapless placement of viewing elements with no deviation in their position and field of view.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo
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Patent number: 10898062Abstract: A disposable air/water valve for an endoscope, including a shaft having a passage from an opening to a vent. The shaft has grooves and ridges and a protrusion formed at the vent. Seals are set within some of the grooves. An inner ring, having a diaphragm, extends from an outer circumference of the inner ring to an internal circumference of an outer cap. Hinges extend vertically downward from the diaphragm and ribs are formed along the internal circumference of the outer cap. A button cap has an internal ring that securely attaches to the shaft. A resilient member is securely disposed between the button cap and the diaphragm. The outer cap, inner ring, and internal ring of the button cap define a central bore to accommodate the shaft therein.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2016Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventor: Justin Wolfe
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Patent number: 10898063Abstract: There is provided herein a flexible electronic circuit board for a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the circuit board comprising a front camera surface configured to carry a forward looking camera, a first side camera surface configured to carry a first side looking camera, a second side camera surface configured to carry a second side looking camera, one or more front illuminator surfaces a configured to carry one or more front illuminators to essentially illuminate the FOV of the forward looking camera, one or more side illuminator surfaces configured to carry one or more side illuminators to essentially illuminate the FOV of the first side looking camera and one or more side illuminator surfaces configured to carry one or more side illuminators to essentially illuminate the FOV of the second side looking camera.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Yaniv Kirma, Moshe Levi, Amram Aizenfeld
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Patent number: 10881384Abstract: This specification describes methods of attaching a mesh to a loop member, which includes covering a wire with a layer, manipulating the wire along with the layer to form the loop member, placing the mesh over the loop member, transferring heat to the layer to cause it to partially melt and become tacky, allowing the mesh to fuse with the tacky layer and form a secure bond on cooling, and trimming portions of the mesh extending beyond the circumference of the loop member. A retrieval device formed by the methods include the loop member and attached mesh positioned, and longitudinally movable within, a tubular sheath. The loop member and mesh are deployed to capture a target object and partially retracted for removal of the object.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Gil Kan, Tracey Knapp, Charlie Jacobs
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Publication number: 20200374499Abstract: Systems and methods of enhancing images use a contrast limited adaptive histogram equalization (CLAHE) algorithm in a field programmable gate array (FPGA). The images may be obtained by the imaging elements of a multiple imaging elements endoscope of an endoscopy system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Itay Sidar, Tal Davidson, Achia Kronman, Lior Mor, Idan Levy
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Patent number: 10799095Abstract: There is provided herein a tip section of a multi-viewing element endoscope, the tip section comprising: two or more side-pointing viewing elements positioned at or in proximity to a distal end of said tip section, wherein each of said two or more side-pointing viewing elements having a discrete illuminator associated therewith, wherein the field of view provided by the two or more side-pointing viewing elements covers a front and side views; a working channel configured for insertion of a surgical tool; and a pathway fluid injector for inflating and/or cleaning a body cavity into which the endoscope is inserted.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2016Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: EndoChoice, Inc.Inventors: Avi Levy, Yaniv Kirma, Moshe Levi
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Patent number: 10791909Abstract: An image capturing assembly for use in an endoscope includes a manifold with a base and a casing extending outward from the base, a partially enclosed housing adapted to physically attach to the manifold, a foldable LED carrier substrate capable of carrying a plurality of LEDs, a flexible optical carrier substrate capable of carrying a plurality of camera sensors, and a tip cover adapted to cover the manifold, housing, LED carrier substrate, and optical carrier substrate. The manifold includes at least one continuous channel extending throughout its length. The foldable LED carrier substrate includes a central, forward facing portion, adapted to carry at least one illuminator for a front viewing element, and a pair of arms extending proximally from the central portion. Each arm includes at least one foldable protrusion adapted to carry an illuminator for a side viewing element.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Endochoice, Inc.Inventors: Avi Levy, Moshiko Levi, Golan Salman, Amram Aizenfeld, Stephan Wieth, Jeruham Avron, Robby Dascalo, Mark Gilreath, Leonid Krivopisk, Yaniv Kirma, Victor Levin