Abstract: This invention relates generally to an endoscope accessory. This device uses an overtube with an inflatable positioning ring that can be inflated after placement of the overtube just proximal to the tip of the endoscope or echoendoscope. A catheter with an occlusion balloon at its free endportion is carried by the overtube and extends beyond the tip of the endoscope, distal to the part of the body cavity that needs to be examined. Inflation of this balloon together with positioning ring creates a closed space within the body cavity that can be filled with air or water for improving the quality of the examination with regular endoscope of echoendoscope, respectively, while reducing the examination complications.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to an endoscope accessory. This device uses an overtube with an inflatable positioning balloon that can be inflated after placement of the overtube just proximal to the tip of the endoscope or echoendoscope. This balloon creates a temporary blockade of the gastrointestinal tract proximal to the portion that needs to be examined. The other part of the device is a catheter with an occlusion balloon affixed to its free endportion and can be passed through a passageway within the overtube and extended beyond the tip of the endoscope, distal to the part of the gastrointestinal tract that needs to be examined. Inflation of this balloon together with positioning balloon creates a closed space within the body cavity that can be filled with air or water for improving the quality of the examination with regular endoscope of echoendoscope, respectively, while reducing the examination complications.

Abstract: Sanitizing container and display is a sealed but ventable container for removably placing demonstrable objects such as plants, cut flowers, inside the container, living creatures and the like in hospitals, home or other environments where immunocompromised or allergic patients live. This sealed container and display is provided with a ventilation system that establishes adequate air circulation to the inside the container while clearing the outflow air from any potentially harmful microbes, allergens (small particles that cause allergy) or chemical fumes that would be dangerous for those patients who lack normal immune protection or are allergic. This enclosed chamber can optionally be provided with an artificial light source for illumination of the displayed object if desired.

Abstract: Sanitizing container and display is a sealed but ventable container for removably placing demonstrable objects such as plants, cut flowers, inside the container, living creatures and the like in hospitals, home or other environments where immunocompromised or allergic patients live. This sealed container and display is provided with a ventilation system that establishes adequate air circulation to the inside the container while clearing the outflow air from any potentially harmful microbes, allergens (small particles that cause allergy) or chemical fumes that would be dangerous for those patients who lack normal immune protection or are allergic. This enclosed chamber can optionally be provided with an artificial light source for illumination of the displayed object if desired.

Abstract: Sanitizing Container and Display is an assembly for maintaining and displaying potted plants, cut flowers and flower arrangements in hospitals, home or other environments where immunocompromised patients or those who suffer allergic disease live. This closed plant-holding container is provided with a air filtered ventilation system that establishes adequate air circulation to the plants while filters the chamber out-flow air and clear out any potential harmful microbe, dust, allergen or fumes from chamber out-flow air that would be dangerous for those patients who lacks normal immune protection or are allergic to plant and flower allergens. This enclosed chamber also is provided with an artificial light source for illumination of the plants or flowers. The object of this invention was to create a completely sealed chamber that makes it possible for immunsuppressed patients or those with sever allergic disease to enjoy the loveliness of these natural beauties in their living environment.

Abstract: An assembly for taking a biopsy sample from a site within the body of a patient includes a housing that is positioned over the bedside table of a patient and contains a biopsy actuator assembly used to propel the needles. The biopsy actuator includes a base-frame receiving a cannula slide and a stylet slide, each slide containing a needle holder for propelling the needles with the aid of one spring each. An electrical magnet-triggering device is provided for releasing the stylet slide, which in turn is adapted during the final phase of its propulsion to release the cannula slide. The housing fits to a needle assembly including a flexible guide tube, a flexible cannula and a stylet. The assembly further includes an electrocautery element and a mechanism for adjusting the forward speed and the depth of invasion of the needles.

Abstract: An assembly for taking a biopsy sample from a site within the body of a patient includes a housing that is positioned over the bedside table of a patient and contains a biopsy actuator assembly used to propel the needles. The biopsy actuator includes a base-frame receiving a cannula slide and a stylet slide, each slide containing a needle holder for propelling the needles with the aid of one spring each. An electrical magnet-triggering device is provided for releasing the stylet slide, which in turn is adapted during the final phase of its propulsion to release the cannula slide. The housing fits to a needle assembly including a flexible guide tube, a flexible cannula and a stylet. The assembly further includes an electrocautery element and a mechanism for adjusting the forward speed and the depth of invasion of the needles.

Abstract: Improving upon conventional endoscope patent, the proposed design (Creeping colonoscope) has a new mechanism for movement of the conventional colonoscope in the large intestine. This method of movement, which resembles climbing a ladder, where hands could assist the climbing force of the feet results from consecutive appliance of a pair of sucking arms on the tip of the colonoscope to the adjacent mucosa. The sucking arms adhere to the mucosa by vacuum power provided by an external suction device and pull the mucosa toward the tip of the fiberoptic colonoscope after mucosal adhesion. Successive repetition of this operation not only pulls the mucosa over the colonoscope but also moves the colonoscope tip onward. It should be noted that this mechanism of action is not a substitute of the primary mode of movement of the colonoscope induced by pushing of the shaft.