Abstract: An accessory for partially enclosing a shaft of an endoscope is disclosed. The accessory defines a first space for accommodating the shaft and a second space for defining a conduit along the shaft. An outer surface of the accessory around the first and second spaces is centered on a first longitudinal axis, and the first space is centered on a second longitudinal axis spaced relative to the first longitudinal axis. The first space is open to one side, so that the accessory only partially encloses the shaft when placed around it.
Abstract: A device for applying an attachment to an endoscope is disclosed. The device comprises an applicator supporting the attachment, an end of the attachment being accessible such that the endoscope is insertable into the attachment in a longitudinal direction. The attachment is removably secured to the applicator to enable the attachment to be withdrawn from the applicator together with the endoscope.
Abstract: A flow guide directs a fluid flow across a surface of a device, for example a lens surface of an endoscope, in a controlled manner to facilitate flow attachment to the surface. Embodiments include features that impart a non-uniform velocity profile and/or include guide surfaces for facilitating flow attachment and/or coverage.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 12, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2013
Assignee:
Endoguard Limited
Inventors:
Adam Graham James, Jie Chen, Anthony Arthur Wills
Abstract: A flow guide directs a fluid flow across a surface of a device, for example a lens surface of an endoscope, in a controlled manner to facilitate flow attachment to the surface. Embodiments include features that impart a non-uniform velocity profile and/or include guide surfaces for facilitating flow attachment and/or coverage.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 16, 2015
Date of Patent:
July 12, 2016
Assignee:
Endoguard Limited
Inventors:
Adam Graham James, Jie Chen, Anthony Arthur Wills
Abstract: A flow guide directs a fluid flow across a surface of a device, for example a lens surface of an endoscope, in a controlled manner to facilitate flow attachment to the surface. Embodiments include features that impart a non-uniform velocity profile and/or include guide surfaces for facilitating flow attachment and/or coverage.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 16, 2015
Date of Patent:
August 7, 2018
Assignee:
Endoguard Limited
Inventors:
Adam Graham James, Jie Chen, Anthony Arthur Wills