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

IPC分类号： A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B1/01

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。

公开(公告)号：US20050075538A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10811781

申请日：2004-03-29

申请人： Michael Banik ,  Dennis Boulais ,  Lucien Couvillon ,  Albert Chin ,  Frank Anderson ,  Francis Macnamara ,  Stephen Fantone ,  Daniel Braunstein ,  Daniel Orband ,  Michael Saber ,  Ian Hunter ,  Patsy Coppola ,  Andrew Kirouac ,  Richard Clark ,  Richard Wiesman ,  Timothy Mason ,  Neil Mehta ,  Amna Elona Greaves

发明人： Michael Banik ,  Dennis Boulais ,  Lucien Couvillon ,  Albert Chin ,  Frank Anderson ,  Francis Macnamara ,  Stephen Fantone ,  Daniel Braunstein ,  Daniel Orband ,  Michael Saber ,  Ian Hunter ,  Patsy Coppola ,  Andrew Kirouac ,  Richard Clark ,  Richard Wiesman ,  Timothy Mason ,  Neil Mehta ,  Amna Elona Greaves

IPC分类号： A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B1/008 ,  A61B1/06

CPC分类号： A61B1/008 ,  A61B1/00071 ,  A61B1/0008 ,  A61B1/00147 ,  A61B1/0016 ,  A61B1/0051 ,  A61B1/0052 ,  A61B1/0055 ,  A61B1/0057 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B2017/00309 ,  A61B2017/00314 ,  A61B2017/00327 ,  A61B2017/0042

摘要： An endoscopic imaging system includes a reusable control cabinet having a number of actuators that control the orientation of a lightweight endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope is used with a single patient and is 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. The endoscope is coated with a hydrophilic coating that reduces its coefficient of friction and because it is lightweight, requires less force to advance it to a desired location within a patient.

摘要翻译： 内窥镜成像系统包括可重复使用的控制柜，其具有多个致动器，所述致动器控制可连接到其上的轻型内窥镜的取向。 内窥镜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定向。 内窥镜涂覆有亲水性涂层，其降低其摩擦系数，并且由于其重量轻，需要较小的力将其推进到患者体内的期望位置。

公开(公告)号：US20050197536A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10956007

申请日：2004-09-30

申请人： Michael Banik ,  Lucien Couvillon ,  Dennis Boulais ,  Albert Chin ,  Francis MacNamara ,  Frank Anderson ,  Andrew Kirouac ,  Eric Saperstein ,  Richard Clark ,  David Smith ,  Richard Wiesman ,  Neil Mehta ,  Patsy Coppola ,  Amna Greaves ,  Stephen Fantone ,  Daniel Orband ,  Michael Saber ,  Daniel Braunstein ,  Vincent Turturro ,  David Weissburg ,  William Stewart

发明人： Michael Banik ,  Lucien Couvillon ,  Dennis Boulais ,  Albert Chin ,  Francis MacNamara ,  Frank Anderson ,  Andrew Kirouac ,  Eric Saperstein ,  Richard Clark ,  David Smith ,  Richard Wiesman ,  Neil Mehta ,  Patsy Coppola ,  Amna Greaves ,  Stephen Fantone ,  Daniel Orband ,  Michael Saber ,  Daniel Braunstein ,  Vincent Turturro ,  David Weissburg ,  William Stewart

IPC分类号： A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B1/06

CPC分类号： A61B1/008 ,  A61B1/00011 ,  A61B1/00045 ,  A61B1/00059 ,  A61B1/00071 ,  A61B1/0008 ,  A61B1/00112 ,  A61B1/00147 ,  A61B1/0016 ,  A61B1/00186 ,  A61B1/0051 ,  A61B1/0052 ,  A61B1/0055 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0653 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/12 ,  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。

公开(公告)号：US20050222499A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：US10955922

申请日：2004-09-30

申请人： Michael Banik ,  Lucien Couvillon ,  Dennis Boulais ,  Albert Chin ,  Francis Macnamara ,  Frank Anderson ,  Stephen Fantone ,  Daniel Orband ,  Daniel Braunstein ,  Neil Mehta ,  David Smith ,  Richard Clark

发明人： Michael Banik ,  Lucien Couvillon ,  Dennis Boulais ,  Albert Chin ,  Francis Macnamara ,  Frank Anderson ,  Stephen Fantone ,  Daniel Orband ,  Daniel Braunstein ,  Neil Mehta ,  David Smith ,  Richard Clark

IPC分类号： A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/04

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 ,  A61B1/31

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。

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

IPC分类号： A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/06

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。

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

IPC分类号： A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/00

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。

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.

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

IPC分类号： G02B23/24 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/04

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。

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。

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.