Invention Application
- Patent Title: SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEALING A CAMERA MODULE OF AN ENDOSCOPIC IMAGING INSTRUMENT
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Application No.: US17524183Application Date: 2021-11-11
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Publication No.: US20220151470A1Publication Date: 2022-05-19
- Inventor: Viraj A. Patwardhan , Matthew M. McConnell , Parthasarathy Srinivasarajan
- Applicant: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC
- Applicant Address: US CA Sunnyvale
- Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC
- Current Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Sunnyvale
- Main IPC: A61B1/00
- IPC: A61B1/00 ; A61B1/05

Abstract:
An endoscopic imaging instrument comprises an optical assembly and a sensor module coupled to the optical assembly. The sensor module comprises a plurality of electronic components and a seal member. The seal member includes an interior surface defining a hermetic cavity. The plurality of electronic components are positioned within the hermetic cavity. The seal member further includes an exterior surface and a wall extending between the interior surface and the exterior surface. The seal member further includes a plurality of connectors within the wall. Each connector of the plurality of connectors is configured to electrically connect with one or more electronic components of the plurality of electronic components.
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