DISPOSABLE VALVE FOR AN ENDOSCOPE OPTIONALLY HAVING A LUBRICANT AND/OR AN ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT

    公开(公告)号:US20250107689A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-04-03

    申请号:US18978841

    申请日:2024-12-12

    Abstract: A disposable valve assembly configured for use with an endoscope is disclosed. The disposable valve assembly may include a stem comprised of thermoplastic material, a spring stanchion configured to receive the stem and allow movement of the stem in an upward and downward position relative to the spring stanchion, a spring configured to contact that spring stanchion and the stem. In some embodiments, a lubricant is disposed on the stem, the spring stanchion and/or the spring. The disposable valve assembly may also include an antimicrobial agent disposed in the lubricant, or in the thermoplastic material and/or can be coated thereon. A method for manufacturing the disposable valve assemblies for use with an endoscope may include several steps.

    DISPOSABLE VALVE FOR AN ENDOSCOPE OPTIONALLY HAVING A LUBRICANT AND/OR AN ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT

    公开(公告)号:US20210378487A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-09

    申请号:US16981342

    申请日:2019-03-19

    Abstract: A disposable valve assembly configured for use with an endoscope is disclosed. The disposable valve assembly may include a stem comprised of thermoplastic material, a spring stanchion configured to receive the stem and allow movement of the stem in an upward and downward position relative to the spring stanchion, a spring configured to contact that spring stanchion and the stem. In some embodiments, a lubricant is disposed on the stem, the spring stanchion and/or the spring. The disposable valve assembly may also include an antimicrobial agent disposed in the lubricant, or in the thermoplastic material and/or can be coated thereon. A method for manufacturing the disposable valve assemblies for use with an endoscope may include several steps.

    Disposable valve for an endoscope optionally having a lubricant and/or an antimicrobial agent

    公开(公告)号:US12207789B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-28

    申请号:US16981342

    申请日:2019-03-19

    Abstract: A disposable valve assembly configured for use with an endoscope is disclosed. The disposable valve assembly may include a stem comprised of thermoplastic material, a spring stanchion configured to receive the stem and allow movement of the stem in an upward and downward position relative to the spring stanchion, a spring configured to contact that spring stanchion and the stem. In some embodiments, a lubricant is disposed on the stem, the spring stanchion and/or the spring. The disposable valve assembly may also include an antimicrobial agent disposed in the lubricant, or in the thermoplastic material and/or can be coated thereon. A method for manufacturing the disposable valve assemblies for use with an endoscope may include several steps.

Patent Agency Ranking