Patents Examined by Aaron B Fairchild
  • Patent number: 12207793
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cover for an endoscope tip, comprising at least one optical termination element and a shaft, the termination element comprising at least one light-guiding region and at least one image-guiding region, at least one optical barrier being formed between the at least one light-guiding region and the at least one image-guiding region by at least one separation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: SCHÖLLY FIBEROPTIC GMBH
    Inventors: Johannes Wickersheim, Massimo Kubon, Jochen Dietrich, Mateusz Cichosz
  • Patent number: 12207792
    Abstract: An endoscope hood is attached to an endoscope insertion section including an optical fiber that optically guides therapeutic light with which biological tissue is to be irradiated and outputs the therapeutic light, and including an observation optical system for observing the biological tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Susumu Yamashita
  • Patent number: 12207800
    Abstract: The invention resides in a laparoscope, or camera, for a medical procedure, having a body having a distal end for locating in a patient and a proximal end for handling the laparoscope outside the patient. A camera is provided together with a light source at the distal end. An operable interface is provided adjacent the proximal end, for operating the camera and/or light source. A processor and data storage are located in the body and operable to provide an interface for managing the camera, light source and recording images. The laparoscopic camera can be self-contained such that it is operable without cables or external support devices. It can manage image recording, calibration and storage all within the camera. The invention also resides in a case for use with the laparoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Inventor: Osama Mossad Ali Shabana
  • Patent number: 12207796
    Abstract: The present specification describes a control mechanism to control fluid flow through one or more fluid channels that supply fluid to the distal tip of an endoscope. A pump is provided with an endoscope to control the flow of fluid from an external source to a combination of fluid channels within the endoscope, which supply fluid to front and side jets of a multi-jet endoscope assembly. The pump is preferably dual-direction pump that enables control of fluid to either the front jet or to the front and side jets of the endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: EndoChoice Inc.
    Inventors: Amram Aizenfeld, Golan Salman, Hadar Schwarcz
  • Patent number: 12208225
    Abstract: An endoscopic peripheral includes a flexible cable connecting a first end and a second end. The first end of a flexible cable including at least a camera and one or more lights positioned at a time of the first end. The tip is configured for insertion of at least a portion of the first end into a body of patient. The second end of the flexible cable terminates in a connector configured to physically connect the endoscopic peripheral to an electronic device external to the body of a patient. The electronic device powers the camera and the one or more lights and displays content captured by the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: TREBLE INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Joseph Alexander, Brian Dean Owens, Roland Clifford Park
  • Patent number: 12201269
    Abstract: A rigid endoscope device comprises a disposable endoscope body structure (2), a disposable antibacterial line mechanism (3) and a reusable camera mechanism (1). A light source (5) is provided near the front end of the endoscope body structure (2). The endoscope body structure (2) is integrated with or separated from the antibacterial line mechanism (3). The camera mechanism (1) can be linearly inserted into the endoscope body structure (2) from the rear end of the endoscope body structure (2). The antibacterial line mechanism (3) can be linearly connected to the rear end of the endoscope body structure (2) and seals at the rear end of the endoscope body structure (2), such that the camera mechanism (1) inside the endoscope body structure (2) is isolated from the outside. In the rigid endoscope device, a reusable camera mechanism (1) is isolated from the external environment and is not in contact with people, thereby effectively ensuring a sterile state thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: ANQING MEDICAL CO., LTD
    Inventors: Hang Yan, Wei Tang
  • Patent number: 12201263
    Abstract: A medical visualisation system including a first medical visualisation device having a first device colour identifier, a second medical visualisation device having a second device colour identifier, a third medical visualisation device having a third device colour identifier, and a monitor device, the first device colour identifier being a first colour, the second device colour identifier being a second colour, and the third device colour identifier being a third colour. The first colour has a first hue angle, the second colour has a second hue angle, and the third colour has a third hue angle, wherein the first hue angle and the second hue angle differ by more than 40 degrees, the second hue angle and the third hue angle differ by more than 40 degrees, and the third hue angle and the first hue angle differ by more than 40 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: AMBU A/S
    Inventors: Line Sandahl Ubbesen, Brian Nielsen, Henrik Frengler, Christina Hahnemann
  • Patent number: 12185914
    Abstract: Provided are a distal end cap detachment jig and an endoscope capable of simply and easily detaching a distal end cap from a distal end portion body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventor: Takashi Harada
  • Patent number: 12185922
    Abstract: A videoscope with a tip part including a camera assembly having an image sensor and a first light source and a first tolerance compensator having a pre-compensation condition and a post-compensation condition, wherein movement from the pre-compensation condition to the post-compensation condition adjusts a distance along the optical axis of the first light source between the first light source and the image sensor, and wherein in the post-compensation condition the first tolerance compensator maintains the distance between the first light source and the image sensor at least along the optical axis of the first light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: AMBU A/S
    Inventors: Morten Sørensen, Troels Nicolaj Qvist
  • Patent number: 12178396
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover having a plurality of moveable, external, angled projecting elements for use with flexible medical scoping devices such as endoscopes or enteroscopes. The invention includes the cover with an over cuff and use of the disposable removable covering in methods of medical scoping procedures or examinations. The invention also includes an applicator for assisting in placing the covering about or over a medical device and a kit of parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Limited
    Inventors: Anthony Axon, Patrick Axon
  • Patent number: 12178393
    Abstract: A plug of a connector for connecting an optical waveguide provided in a medical instrument includes: a coupling portion configured to be inserted into a receptacle of the connector; a connecting surface formed at an end in a first direction in which the coupling portion is inserted into the receptacle; an opening portion provided on the connecting surface, the opening portion having a recessed shape; and a holding portion configured to hold the optical waveguide such that an end face of the optical waveguide is directed in the first direction. The holding portion and the optical waveguide are disposed on a side of a second direction with respect to the connecting surface, the second direction being opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takuto Yoshinaga, Kazuma Kaneko, Masanori Sumiyoshi, Tsukasa Ota, Wataru Matsuura
  • Patent number: 12178404
    Abstract: In one example, a controller configured for use with a medical device, may include a body configured to removably couple to the medical device. The body may include a gear configured to mate with a first actuator of the medical device; and a second actuator, and the actuation of the second actuator may be configured to initiate movement of the gear and the first actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Esteban Solano Montenegro, Jairo Mauricio Vargas Mena
  • Patent number: 12181656
    Abstract: An endoscope includes an insertion portion, an operation portion, a knob protruding from the operation portion to a first side in a direction intersecting a longitudinal direction, a universal cord protruding to a second side in the direction, and a power unit provided in a housing portion disposed on the operation portion on the second side so as not to stick out to the first side with respect to a center axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ramiya Uchida, Masanobu Koitabashi, Yasuhiro Okamoto
  • Patent number: 12178405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an endoscope including a connector configured to be coupled to an external device and receive power from the external device, wherein the connector includes: a power transmission means configured to transmit power to a bendable section; a power receiving part configured to receive power from the external device; a power transmission part configured to receive power from the power receiving part and transmit the same to the power transmission means; and a tension control part configured to control a tension of the power transmission means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: MEDINTECH INC.
    Inventors: Chi Won Lee, Myung Joon Kim, Suk Gyu Koh
  • Patent number: 12178388
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a power providing device for a medical device, the power providing device, including: a power source configured to generate power; a power transmission part configured to transmit power generated by the power source; a slider configured to operate by receiving power from the power transmission part and provide the same to a medical device; and a slider support supporting the slider and having a slider engagement portion operably engaging the slider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: MEDINTECH INC.
    Inventors: Chi Won Lee, Myung Joon Kim, Suk Gyu Koh
  • Patent number: 12178547
    Abstract: An all-in-one handheld optical coherence tomography (OCT) device having a built-in battery according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an optical unit provided in a region inside an all-in-one housing, a circuit unit provided in another region inside the all-in-one housing and configured to perform signal processing of the optical unit and management of power, and a power supply unit configured to supply power to the optical unit and the circuit unit and mounted inside the all-in-one housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: PHILOPHOS, INC.
    Inventor: Jung-Ho Chung
  • Patent number: 12171406
    Abstract: An articulated bending section body has a number of segments including a proximal end segment, a distal end segment and a number of intermediate segments. Each intermediate segment has a central passage adapted in cross-sectional shape to receive and support the exterior surface of a bendable tubular member providing a working channel of the endoscope. The cross-sectional shape includes a number of sectors of a circular periphery having a shared center and the same radius, the total length of the sectors being longer than half of the circular periphery. The cross-sectional shape comprises at least one outwardly extending lobe. The exterior surface of the bendable tubular member providing the working channel of the endoscope forms a closed lumen adjacent but separated from the working channel of the endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: AMBU A/S
    Inventor: Kaspar Mat Matthison-Hansen
  • Patent number: 12171396
    Abstract: An endoscope apparatus includes: an imaging device; a light source device; an illumination light control circuit; a first processing circuit; and a second processing circuit. The light source device emits first support illumination light in a first time period. The first processing circuit acquires a first support image obtained with the first support illumination light. The second processing circuit extracts first diagnosis support information on the basis of the first support image. The light source device emits second support illumination light being as a result of dimming control on the basis of the first diagnosis support information in a second time period. The first processing circuit acquires a second support image with the second support illumination light. The second processing circuit acquires support display information on the basis of the second support image. The first processing circuit executes image processing, based on the support display information, on the display image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takeshi Ito, Satoru Adachi
  • Patent number: 12171398
    Abstract: An illustrative system includes first and second electrical circuits, a free space optics interface assembly, and a feedthrough assembly. The free space optics interface assembly may include an optical transmitter having an input that is electrically coupled to the first electrical circuit, and an optical receiver having an output that is electrically coupled to the second electrical circuit. The feedthrough assembly electrically connects the input of the optical transmitter to the first electrical circuit and includes a first conductive receptacle electrically coupled to a first input pin of the optical transmitter, a second conductive receptacle electrically coupled to a second input pin of the optical transmitter, a first conductive pad providing electrical connection of the first input pin of the optical transmitter to the first electrical circuit, and a second conductive pad providing electrical connection of the second input pin of the optical transmitter to the first electrical circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan D. Halderman, John A Barton, Marc Levesque
  • Patent number: 12167835
    Abstract: An endoscopic device includes a flexible shaft extending distally from a handle which, during use remains outside a living body, the shaft comprising a pull wire extending therethrough from the handle and a distal tip rotatably coupled to a distal end of the shaft, the distal tip comprising an imager directed distally from a distal face of the distal tip, the imager including a chip and a lens, a distal end of the pull wire being coupled to the distal tip in combination with an actuation mechanism coupled to a proximal end of the pull wire so that, actuation of the actuation mechanism, pulls the pull wire proximally through the shaft rotating the distal tip relative to the shaft to alter a field of view of the imager.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Niraj Prasad Rauniyar, Steven T. Carlson