公开(公告)号：US20240358237A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-31

申请号：US18766075

申请日：2024-07-08

Applicant: GI Scientific, LLC

Inventor： Scott Miller

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/012 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B90/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00137 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00112 ,  A61B1/00149 ,  A61B1/0125 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B2017/00296 ,  A61B2017/0034 ,  A61B2017/0046 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2090/0807

Abstract: Tools and systems for the delivery of medical devices or components, and more specifically, to tools and systems that assist or facilitate the delivery of one or more medical device or component over, onto, into, or against, another medical device or component are provided. More specifically, delivery tools and systems for the placement of an endoscopic device over, onto, into, or against, another instrument or endoscope are provided.

公开(公告)号：US12121212B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17592729

申请日：2022-02-04

Applicant: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.

Inventor： Takahiro Suwa

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/07

CPC classification number: A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/0011 ,  A61B1/00147 ,  A61B1/051 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/07

Abstract: An insertion instrument includes: a holding member at a distal end of an insertion portion; a first hole formed in the holding member; a second hole that is formed in the holding member and that communicates with the first hole; a long member that is mounted to the holding member and that includes a distal end part and a main body portion; a partitioning member configured to narrow a space in which the main body portion is arranged; and a filler filling a gap around the long member.

公开(公告)号：US12114831B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-15

申请号：US17684615

申请日：2022-03-02

Applicant: KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： George E. Duckett, III

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/05 ,  G02B23/04 ,  G02B23/10 ,  G02B23/24 ,  H04N23/45 ,  H04N23/56 ,  G06T3/4038 ,  H04N23/50

CPC classification number: A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00179 ,  A61B1/00188 ,  A61B1/051 ,  G02B23/04 ,  G02B23/10 ,  G02B23/243 ,  G02B23/2484 ,  H04N23/45 ,  H04N23/56 ,  G06T3/4038 ,  H04N23/555

Abstract: An endoscope or other endoscopic instrument is provided with multiple image sensors incorporated into the distal tip, each capturing a portion of the image provided from an optical imaging system. The output from the multiple sensors is combined and manipulated into a single image of a resolution higher than is possible with only one of the sensors. The resulting image, or a portion thereof, can then be displayed to the user. A digital panning feature is also provided where the region of interest displayed from the combined field of view including data from the multiple image sensors is changed.

公开(公告)号：US12092738B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US16128195

申请日：2018-09-11

Applicant: Cilag GmbH International

Inventor： Charles J. Scheib

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/045 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/07 ,  A61B1/313 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/06 ,  A61B17/062 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/11 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/32 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B90/13 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B90/35 ,  G01S17/36 ,  G02F1/13 ,  G06T1/00 ,  A61B34/10

CPC classification number: G01S17/36 ,  A61B1/00006 ,  A61B1/000094 ,  A61B1/00013 ,  A61B1/00043 ,  A61B1/00045 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00149 ,  A61B1/00194 ,  A61B1/009 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/045 ,  A61B1/046 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/051 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/0605 ,  A61B1/0607 ,  A61B1/063 ,  A61B1/0638 ,  A61B1/0661 ,  A61B1/07 ,  A61B1/3132 ,  A61B5/0036 ,  A61B5/0086 ,  A61B5/0095 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/0218 ,  A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/0482 ,  A61B17/0483 ,  A61B17/06066 ,  A61B17/062 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/1114 ,  A61B17/1155 ,  A61B17/3423 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/32 ,  A61B34/73 ,  A61B90/03 ,  A61B90/13 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B90/35 ,  A61B90/36 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B90/37 ,  G02F1/1326 ,  G06T1/0007 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B2017/00061 ,  A61B2017/00119 ,  A61B2017/00367 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00876 ,  A61B2034/105 ,  A61B2034/107 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2034/2055 ,  A61B2034/2057 ,  A61B2034/2063 ,  A61B2034/2065 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61B2034/302 ,  A61B2090/061 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B2090/306 ,  A61B2090/367 ,  A61B2090/373 ,  A61B2090/374 ,  A61B2090/3762 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  A61B2505/05 ,  A61B2560/0462 ,  A61B2576/00

Abstract: A surgical visualization system is disclosed. The surgical visualization system is configured to identify one or more structure(s) and/or determine one or more distances with respect to obscuring tissue and/or the identified structure(s). The surgical visualization system can facilitate avoidance of the identified structure(s) by a surgical device. The surgical visualization system can comprise a first emitter configured to emit a plurality of tissue-penetrating light waves and a second emitter configured to emit structured light onto the surface of tissue. The surgical visualization system can also include an image sensor configured to detect reflected visible light, tissue-penetrating light, and/or structured light. The surgical visualization system can convey information to one or more clinicians regarding the position of one or more hidden identified structures and/or provide one or more proximity indicators. In various instances, imaging data from different sources and/or obtained at different times can be integrated.

公开(公告)号：US12089811B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US17401821

申请日：2021-08-13

Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

Inventor： Shun Ogi ,  Daichi Kodama ,  Hiroyuki Motohara

IPC: A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/00114

Abstract: A distal end unit includes: an image pickup unit made using a wafer level optics technique; a distal end frame forming an external shape of an insertion portion, the distal end frame being constituted by a resin molded article; an image pickup unit containing room containing the image pickup unit in an interior of the distal end frame, the image pickup unit containing room including a first opening portion and a second opening portion that are continuously formed, the first opening portion being positioned on the distal end surface of the distal end frame, the second opening portion being positioned on a side surface of the distal end frame; and a filler having light blocking property, the image pickup unit containing room being filled with the filler, the filler forming the external shape of a distal end portion with the distal end frame.

公开(公告)号：US20240298879A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18601705

申请日：2024-03-11

Applicant: Lazzaro Medical, Inc.

Inventor： Ryan Redford

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/06

CPC classification number: A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/000094 ,  A61B1/000096 ,  A61B1/046 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0676

Abstract: An endoscope has a light source, a first lumen configured for delivering illumination from the light source to a target area, and a second lumen including a lens and a fiber-optic imaging system configured for providing real-time, images from the target area; a sleeve attached to an end of the endoscope. A beam splitter is positioned within the sleeve in front of the lens, wherein the beam splitter is configured to separate incoming light into two or more distinct wave length ranges whereby to separate imaging or analysis of different regions in the electromagnetic spectrum to separate incoming light into the visible light spectrum and the near infrared/shortwave infrared (NIR/SWIR) wavelengths. The endoscope also includes a processor configured to process and analyze light data captured by the endoscope and provide a composite image of the target area.

公开(公告)号：US12059132B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-13

申请号：US18107761

申请日：2023-02-09

Applicant: KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： George E. Duckett, III

IPC: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/00 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G06T3/60 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G06T3/60 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T2207/10068

Abstract: A camera head with multiple image sensors that may be detachably connected to an endoscope is presented. Each sensor capturing a portion of the image by the attached endoscope. One sensor receives two portions of the image light at opposing sides of the central image area, and another sensor receives the central image area. The output from the multiple sensors is combined and manipulated into a single higher resolution image which can then be displayed to the user. A virtual horizon rotation feature is also provided which can rotate a displayed image within a combined field of view including data from the multiple image sensors. Various light directing element designs are provided to direct image light to the multiple sensors.

公开(公告)号：US20240260818A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18638092

申请日：2024-04-17

Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.

Inventor： Avi Levy ,  Yaniv Kirma ,  Moshe LEVI

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/07 ,  A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B10/06 ,  A61B17/34

CPC classification number: A61B1/00181 ,  A61B1/0008 ,  A61B1/00091 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/042 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B1/07 ,  A61B1/126 ,  A61B1/00009 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B10/06 ,  A61B17/3421

Abstract: There is provided herein a tip section of a multi-viewing element endoscope, the tip section comprising: two or more side-pointing viewing elements positioned at or in proximity to a distal end of said tip section, wherein each of said two or more side-pointing viewing elements having a discrete illuminator associated therewith, wherein the field of view provided by the two or more side-pointing viewing elements covers a front and side views; a working channel configured for insertion of a surgical tool; and a pathway fluid injector for inflating and/or cleaning a body cavity into which the endoscope is inserted.

公开(公告)号：US20240252021A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18465345

申请日：2023-09-12

Applicant: VISUALIZATION BALLOONS, LLC

Inventor： Boris Reydel

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61M25/00 ,  G02B23/24

CPC classification number: A61B1/00082 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00131 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/0014 ,  G02B23/24 ,  G02B23/2476 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61M25/0067

Abstract: Disclosed herein are intestine pleating attachable structures for use with endoscopes and methods for using said structures. The intestine pleating attachable structures may act in conjunction with a gastrointestinal endoscope and, optionally, a balloon to improve visualization during endoscopic procedures. The intestine pleating attachable structures are coupled to the endoscope shaft, and include at least one flexible appendage to enhance contact between the structure and the intestinal wall. When the endoscope is retracted, the flexible appendage assists in moving the intestinal wall relative to the imaging system. This movement causes the intestine to pleat. Pleating reduces looping, improves efficiency, and results in a less painful endoscopic procedure for the patient. The attachable structures may be used in conjunction with a dome-shaped balloon that is inflated at the distal, imaging end of the endoscope. The balloon is transparent, such that the intestinal wall may still be visualized through the balloon while intestinal matter is prevented from obscuring the image.

公开(公告)号：US12042131B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US17372689

申请日：2021-07-12

Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATION

Inventor： Nau Satake

IPC: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/018

CPC classification number: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/00087 ,  A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00148 ,  A61B1/018

Abstract: An endoscope distal end portion includes: an imaging unit including an imaging element configured to capture a subject image, and a reinforcement frame made of metal, the reinforcement frame being configured to hold the imaging element; a distal end frame including an insulating member and having a through-hole through which the imaging unit is inserted; a conductive exterior member having a distal end side connected to a proximal end side of the distal end frame and a proximal end side connected to a ground of an external device; and a conductive member including an electroconductive member, one end thereof being electrically and mechanically connected to the reinforcement frame, a part thereof being electrically connected to the exterior member.