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公开(公告)号:US20060069306A1
公开(公告)日:2006-03-30
申请号:US10955901
申请日:2004-09-30
申请人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon , Anh Nguyen , William Stahley
发明人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon , Anh Nguyen , William Stahley
CPC分类号: A61B1/00068 , A61B1/00103 , A61B1/015 , A61B1/05 , A61B1/12 , A61B1/126 , A61B1/127
摘要: The present invention is an integrated and automated irrigation and aspiration system for use in an endoscopic imaging system. The system provides for the automated cleaning of poorly prepared patients during a colonoscopy procedure as well as automated cleaning of an imaging system of an endoscope. The invention analyzes images obtained from an image sensor to detect the presence of an obstructed field of view, whereupon a wash routine is initiated to remove the obstruction. The wash routine may be adjusted in accordance with environmental conditions within the patient that are sensed by one or more sensors within the endoscope. In another embodiment, insufflation is automatically controlled to inflate a patient's colon as a function of one or more sensor readings obtained from one or more environmental sensor(s) on the endoscope.
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公开(公告)号:US20060047184A1
公开(公告)日:2006-03-02
申请号:US10926712
申请日:2004-08-26
申请人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon , Dennis Boulais , Anh Nguyen
发明人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon , Dennis Boulais , Anh Nguyen
IPC分类号: A61B1/015
CPC分类号: A61B1/015 , A61B1/00094 , A61B1/00101 , A61B1/051 , A61B1/31
摘要: An endoscopic imaging system for examining a patient's body cavity includes an endoscope having a distal end, a proximal end and a number of lumens therein. One or more distal gas ports are disposed at or adjacent the distal end of the endoscope and one or more proximal gas ports are disposed proximal to the distal gas ports. Insufflation gas is delivered to the distal gas ports and withdrawn from the proximal gas ports or vice versa such that a gas bubble is formed in the body cavity and travels with the distal tip of the endoscope.
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公开(公告)号:US20060173244A1
公开(公告)日:2006-08-03
申请号:US11241829
申请日:2005-09-30
申请人: Dennis Boulais , Michael Banik , Vincent Turturro , Christopher Rowland , David Hoffman , John O'Connor , Lucien Couvillon , Luis Maseda , Donald Hovey , Mark Adams , William Shaw , Laurence Brenner
发明人: Dennis Boulais , Michael Banik , Vincent Turturro , Christopher Rowland , David Hoffman , John O'Connor , Lucien Couvillon , Luis Maseda , Donald Hovey , Mark Adams , William Shaw , Laurence Brenner
CPC分类号: A61B1/12 , A61B1/00085 , A61B1/00087 , A61B1/00091 , A61B1/00094 , A61B1/015 , A61B1/018 , A61B1/05 , A61B1/0607 , A61B1/0676 , A61B1/0684 , A61B1/125 , A61B1/126 , A61B1/31 , A61B2017/22092 , A61B2017/320775 , A61M3/0279 , A61M3/0283
摘要: In one aspect, the present invention is a system for preparing a patient for an endoscopy procedure, such as a colonoscopy. The endoscopic preparation and examination system includes an endoscope, a source of irrigation and aspiration, and a control unit. The endoscope includes an elongated flexible shaft with a distal tip and a proximal end, at least one aspiration lumen and at least one irrigation lumen. A plurality of irrigation ports are functionally connected to the at least one irrigation lumen and a plurality of aspiration ports are functionally connected to the at least one aspiration lumen. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of clearing an obstructed view in a patient prior to, or during an endoscopic examination.
摘要翻译: 一方面,本发明是用于制备用于内窥镜检查程序的患者的系统,例如结肠镜检查。 内窥镜准备和检查系统包括内窥镜,灌注源和抽吸源,以及控制单元。 内窥镜包括具有远侧末端和近端的细长柔性轴,至少一个抽吸腔和至少一个冲洗腔。 多个冲洗口在功能上连接到所述至少一个冲洗腔,并且多个抽吸端口在功能上连接到所述至少一个抽吸腔。 在另一方面,本发明提供一种在内窥镜检查之前或期间清除患者中的阻塞视图的方法。
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公开(公告)号:US20050065400A1
公开(公告)日:2005-03-24
申请号:US10909921
申请日:2004-08-02
申请人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon
发明人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon
CPC分类号: A61B1/00059 , A61B1/00103 , A61B1/0053 , A61B1/0055 , A61B1/0058 , A61B1/2736 , A61M2025/0058 , G06F19/00 , G06Q10/06 , G06Q10/08 , G06Q50/22 , G06Q50/28 , G16H40/63
摘要: An endoscope apparatus and method of operating the same. The endoscope apparatus comprises an endoscope portion and a control and display unit. The endoscope portion preferably comprises: (i) a sensor disposed at a distal end of the endoscope portion and providing endoscope data; (ii) one or more electronically controlled actuators (e.g., electroactive polymer actuators) controlling the operation of the endoscope portion based on received control signals; (iii) a first wireless transceiver coupled to the sensor and the one or more electronically controlled actuators, transmitting received endoscope data from the sensor and forwarding received control signals to the one or more electronically controlled actuators; and (iv) a portable power source (e.g., a battery) coupled to the sensor, the first wireless transceiver, and the one or more electronically controller actuators. The control and display unit preferably comprises: (i) a second wireless transceiver coupled via a wireless link to the first transceiver in the endoscope portion and receiving endoscope data from the first transceiver and transmitting control signals to the first transceiver; (ii) a control portion coupled to the second wireless transceiver and sending control signals to the one or more actuators in the endoscope portion via the first and second wireless transceivers; and (iii) a display portion that displays information received from the sensor via the first and second wireless transceivers. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a method for providing single-use endoscopes to one or more hospitals.
摘要翻译: 一种内窥镜装置及其操作方法。 内窥镜装置包括内窥镜部和控制显示部。 内窥镜部优选包括:(i)设置在内窥镜部的前端的传感器,提供内窥镜数据; (ii)基于接收到的控制信号控制内窥镜部分的操作的一个或多个电子控制致动器(例如电活性聚合物致动器); (iii)耦合到所述传感器和所述一个或多个电子控制致动器的第一无线收发器,从所述传感器发送所接收的内窥镜数据并将接收的控制信号转发到所述一个或多个电子控制致动器; 和(iv)耦合到传感器,第一无线收发器和一个或多个电子控制器致动器的便携式电源(例如,电池)。 控制和显示单元优选地包括:(i)经由无线链路耦合到内窥镜部分中的第一收发器的第二无线收发器,并且从第一收发器接收内窥镜数据并向第一收发器发送控制信号; (ii)耦合到所述第二无线收发器的控制部分,经由所述第一和第二无线收发器向所述内窥镜部分中的所述一个或多个致动器发送控制信号; 和(iii)经由第一和第二无线收发器显示从传感器接收的信息的显示部分。 本发明的另一方面涉及一种用于向一个或多个医院提供一次性内窥镜的方法。
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公开(公告)号:US20050154262A1
公开(公告)日:2005-07-14
申请号:US10955923
申请日:2004-09-30
申请人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon , Dennis Boulais , Stephen Fantone , Daniel Orband , Michael Saber , Daniel Braunstein
发明人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon , Dennis Boulais , Stephen Fantone , Daniel Orband , Michael Saber , Daniel Braunstein
CPC分类号: A61B1/0051 , A61B1/00059 , A61B1/00071 , A61B1/0008 , A61B1/00147 , A61B1/0016 , A61B1/0052 , A61B1/0055 , A61B1/015 , A61B1/05 , A61B1/0653 , A61B1/0676 , A61B1/0684 , A61B1/128 , A61B1/31
摘要: A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.
摘要翻译: 视频内窥镜系统包括可重复使用的控制柜和可连接到其上的内窥镜。 内窥镜可以与单个患者一起使用,然后被布置。 内窥镜包括照明机构,图像传感器和具有位于其中的一个或多个管腔的细长轴。 在内窥镜的远端处的关节接头允许远端由控制柜中的致动器或内窥镜的控制手柄中的致动器定向。 流体,电气,导航,图像,显示和数据输入控制与其他附件一起集成到系统中。
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公开(公告)号:US20050119527A1
公开(公告)日:2005-06-02
申请号:US10955949
申请日:2004-09-30
申请人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon , Dennis Boulais , Richard Wiesman , Timothy Mason , Neil Mehta
发明人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon , Dennis Boulais , Richard Wiesman , Timothy Mason , Neil Mehta
CPC分类号: A61B1/00147 , A61B1/00018 , A61B1/00045 , A61B1/00059 , A61B1/00066 , A61B1/00071 , A61B1/0008 , A61B1/00137 , A61B1/0016 , A61B1/0051 , A61B1/0052 , A61B1/0055 , A61B1/0057 , A61B1/008 , A61B1/015 , A61B1/018 , A61B1/045 , A61B1/05 , A61B1/0638 , A61B1/0676 , A61B1/0684 , A61B1/31
摘要: A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.
摘要翻译: 视频内窥镜系统包括可重复使用的控制柜和可连接到其上的内窥镜。 内窥镜可以与单个患者一起使用,然后被布置。 内窥镜包括照明机构,图像传感器和具有位于其中的一个或多个管腔的细长轴。 在内窥镜的远端处的关节接头允许远端由控制柜中的致动器或内窥镜的控制手柄中的致动器定向。 流体,电气,导航,图像,显示和数据输入控制与其他附件一起集成到系统中。
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公开(公告)号:US20070225564A1
公开(公告)日:2007-09-27
申请号:US11390401
申请日:2006-03-27
申请人: Lucien Couvillon , Michael Banik , (Samuel) Zhong
发明人: Lucien Couvillon , Michael Banik , (Samuel) Zhong
IPC分类号: A61B1/00
CPC分类号: A61B1/012 , A61B1/2736 , A61B1/31 , A61B5/4839 , A61M2025/0057 , A61N1/306
摘要: A medical device, for example, an endoscope or catheter, includes local drug delivery capabilities for selectively delivering at least one drug in vivo. The local drug delivery may occur as the medical device is advanced through tortuous passageways of the patient's body or may occur after the medical device has reached its targeted destination. The medical device includes a drug agent, for example, carried in or on a hydrophilic or hydrogel coating disposed on the outside thereof. When the hydrogel or drug agent receives an appropriate signal, e.g., solution containing a triggering agent or triggering condition, e.g., heat or light, the hydrogel contracts or expands to squeeze out the drug from hydrogel. If electric current is provided as the signal, and the drug agent is charged, the drug agent is released by electrophoretic forces.
摘要翻译: 医疗装置,例如内窥镜或导管,包括用于在体内选择性递送至少一种药物的局部药物递送能力。 当医疗设备通过患者身体的曲折通道前进时,可能发生局部药物递送,或者可能在医疗设备到达目的地之后发生。 医疗装置包括例如携带在设置在其外侧的亲水或水凝胶涂层中的药剂。 当水凝胶或药剂接收适当的信号,例如含有引发剂或触发条件(例如热或轻)的溶液时,水凝胶收缩或膨胀以从水凝胶中挤出药物。 如果提供电流作为信号,并且药剂被充电,则药物通过电泳力释放。
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公开(公告)号:US20060293563A1
公开(公告)日:2006-12-28
申请号:US11511806
申请日:2006-08-29
申请人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon
发明人: Michael Banik , Lucien Couvillon
IPC分类号: A61B1/00
CPC分类号: A61B1/00059 , A61B1/00103 , A61B1/0053 , A61B1/0055 , A61B1/0058 , A61B1/2736 , A61M2025/0058 , G06F19/00 , G06Q10/06 , G06Q10/08 , G06Q50/22 , G06Q50/28 , G16H40/63
摘要: An endoscope apparatus and method of operating the same. The endoscope apparatus comprises an endoscope portion and a control and display unit. The endoscope portion preferably comprises: (i) a sensor disposed at a distal end of the endoscope portion and providing endoscope data; (ii) one or more electronically controlled actuators (e.g., electroactive polymer actuators) controlling the operation of the endoscope portion based on received control signals; (iii) a first wireless transceiver coupled to the sensor and the one or more electronically controlled actuators, transmitting received endoscope data from the sensor and forwarding received control signals to the one or more electronically controlled actuators; and (iv) a portable power source (e.g., a battery) coupled to the sensor, the first wireless transceiver, and the one or more electronically controller actuators. The control and display unit preferably comprises: (i) a second wireless transceiver coupled via a wireless link to the first transceiver in the endoscope portion and receiving endoscope data from the first transceiver and transmitting control signals to the first transceiver; (ii) a control portion coupled to the second wireless transceiver and sending control signals to the one or more actuators in the endoscope portion via the first and second wireless transceivers; and (iii) a display portion that displays information received from the sensor via the first and second wireless transceivers. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a method for providing single-use endoscopes to one or more hospitals.
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公开(公告)号:US20060069305A1
公开(公告)日:2006-03-30
申请号:US10955905
申请日:2004-09-30
CPC分类号: A61B1/00055 , A61B1/00062 , A61B1/00103 , A61B2090/0814 , A61B2560/0276
摘要: In one aspect, the present invention is a medical device that reduces the likelihood of an operator improperly reusing it. The medical device includes (a) a device body; (b) a substrate comprising a contrast material that covers at least a portion of the device body; and (c) an outer layer comprising a hydrophilic material that covers at least a portion of the substrate. The outer layer comprising hydrophilic material is capable of absorbing water-soluble contaminants during clinical use that, once absorbed, are visible against the background of the substrate comprising the contrast material. In another aspect, the device includes (a) a device body and (b) an outer layer comprising a usage indicator reagent. In another aspect, the invention provides methods of preventing re-use of a single use medical device.
摘要翻译: 一方面,本发明是减少操作者不当地重用它的可能性的医疗装置。 医疗装置包括(a)装置主体; (b)包括覆盖所述装置主体的至少一部分的对比材料的基板; 和(c)包含覆盖基材的至少一部分的亲水材料的外层。 包含亲水材料的外层能够在临床使用期间吸收水溶性污染物,其一旦被吸收就可以抵抗包含造影剂材料的底物的背景而可见。 在另一方面,该装置包括(a)装置主体和(b)包含使用指示剂试剂的外层。 在另一方面,本发明提供了防止单次使用的医疗装置的再次使用的方法。
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公开(公告)号:US20050203338A1
公开(公告)日:2005-09-15
申请号:US10798587
申请日:2004-03-10
申请人: Lucien Couvillon , Michael Banik
发明人: Lucien Couvillon , Michael Banik
CPC分类号: A61B1/00013 , A61B1/00126 , A61B1/051
摘要: A video endoscope in which the imaging chip at the distal tip is connected to the proximal connector and operator console by an optical fiber. Video data (preferably digital) is impressed on the optical fiber by a pulse-code modulator (PCM) circuit and light emitter with lensing. A small, inexpensive, flexible optical fiber in the endoscope body conveys the PCM optical data to the receiving circuit, preferably via an optical connector at the proximal end of the endoscope, and to decoding and display circuits in the operator console. The fiber optic transmission overcomes the difficulty of electrical transmission of wide band (digital video) signals via miniature cables, which can be expensive, bulky, inflexible, susceptible to noise and interference, and constitute a potential electrical safety risk by leakage currents. The PCM circuits may be integrated into the camera chip.
摘要翻译: 视频内窥镜,其中远端的成像芯片通过光纤连接到近端连接器和操作员控制台。 通过脉冲编码调制器(PCM)电路和具有透镜的光发射器将视频数据(优选数字)施加在光纤上。 内窥镜主体中的小型廉价柔性光纤优选地经由内窥镜近侧的光连接器将PCM光学数据传送到接收电路,并且在操作员控制台中解码和显示电路。 光纤传输通过微型电缆克服了宽带(数字视频)信号的电传输困难,该电缆可能价格昂贵,体积大,不灵活,容易受到噪声和干扰,并且通过漏电流构成潜在的电气安全风险。 PCM电路可以集成到相机芯片中。
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