Abstract: The present invention relates to an ergonomic bidirectional self-locking mechanism for endoscope angulation control knob operation, which allows for easier access to the endoscope control knobs, reduced muscle exertion for knob operation, and real-time locking of the position of the knobs when turned, as disclosed herein. The invention has benefits for the operator thereof from ergonomic and patient safety perspectives.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 20, 2021
Date of Patent:
August 15, 2023
Assignee:
SergoMED LLC
Inventors:
Vincent Ma Sciortino, Kevin Ly Chang, Vikram Seshadri
Abstract: The present invention relates to an ergonomic bidirectional self-locking mechanism for endoscope angulation control knob operation, which allows for easier access to the endoscope control knobs, reduced muscle exertion for knob operation, and real-time locking of the position of the knobs when turned, as disclosed herein. The invention has benefits for the operator thereof from ergonomic and patient safety perspectives.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 16, 2021
Date of Patent:
May 31, 2022
Assignee:
SergoMED LLC
Inventors:
Vincent Sciortino, Kevin Chang, Vikram Seshadri
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