公开(公告)号：US06354992B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09435566

申请日：1999-11-08

申请人： Daniel T. Kato

发明人： Daniel T. Kato

IPC分类号： A61B1015

CPC分类号： A61B1/126 ,  A61B1/121 ,  A61B90/70 ,  A61B2090/701

摘要： An apparatus and method for cleaning the objective lens of a laparoscope, endoscope, or coeloscope during surgery and also removing the solution and debris during and after the cleaning. The result is obtained by using a rigid hollow split sheath for the scope. The split sheath has two separate channels. One channel is for irrigation and the cleaning fluid flows through this channel to be directed onto the lens. The other channel is for suction to remove the solution and debris during and after the cleaning. Control buttons located at the operator's end activate the irrigation and suction functions. The control buttons for irrigation and suction are fabricated into an existing valve type device which can regulate either of these functions. In addition, two ports, one for irrigation and one for suction emerge from the operator's end to connect to the appropriate tubing for irrigation and suction. A rubber ring device screws down at the operator's end allowing the surgeon to secure the sheath to the scope and prevent any leakage of the standard carbon dioxide gas used to distend the abdomen for operative laparoscopy in the patient.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在外科手术期间清洁腹腔镜，内窥镜或系统镜的物镜并且在清洁期间和之后去除溶液和碎屑的装置和方法。 结果是通过使用刚性中空裂缝护套获得的范围。 裂缝鞘具有两个独立的通道。 一个通道用于冲洗，清洗流体流经该通道以引导到透镜上。 另一个通道用于抽吸，以清洁清洁期间和之后去除溶液和碎屑。 位于操作员端的控制按钮激活灌溉和吸力功能。 用于冲洗和抽吸的控制按钮被制造成可以调节这些功能之一的现有的阀式装置。 此外，两个端口，一个用于灌溉，一个用于吸入，从操作员端部出来，连接到适当的管道用于灌溉和抽吸。 橡胶圈装置在操作者端部螺纹紧固，允许外科医生将护套固定到范围上，并且防止用于扩张腹部的标准二氧化碳气体在患者体内进行手术腹腔镜检查的任何泄漏。

公开(公告)号：US06447446B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09432093

申请日：1999-11-02

申请人： Aaron C. Smith ,  Gary F. Peters

发明人： Aaron C. Smith ,  Gary F. Peters

IPC分类号： A61B1015

CPC分类号： A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/00142 ,  A61B1/126 ,  A61B90/70 ,  A61B2090/701

摘要： An endoscope lens cleaning system for use in removing surgical debris from the objective lens of an endoscope has a sheath adapted to receive the endoscope, carrying a control switch and having an open distal end in fluid communication with a proximally mounted luer lock for removably engaging the distal luer connection of a tubing set. The tubing set is connected to and engaged with a peristaltic pump including a microprocessor or controller adapted to respond to actuation of the control switch and execute software including program steps for operation of the pump. The pump controller is programmed to execute a scrub cycle each time the clinician actuates the control switch mounted on the preferably disposable sheath. Scrub cycles are executed in a sequence of steps including a forward or outflow motion of the pump to dispense a first selected volume of irrigation fluid through the sheath and over the endoscope objective lens; a brief pause follows, to allow any residual fluid pressure to dissipate, and a reverse or inflow motion of the pump next withdraws or retracts any residual fluid droplets from the endoscope objective lens and into the sheath. The pump controller is programmed to perform two normal scrub cycles followed by a clear or purge cycle wherein the forward portion of the cycle dispensing irrigation fluid over the endoscope objective lens is longer than usual, thereby flushing any residual body fluids, other surgical debris or air from the sheath and restoring optimal lens cleaning system performance. The finger activated control switch is preferably releasably mounted directly on a disposable sheath, as opposed to being incorporated in a foot pedal.

摘要翻译： 用于从内窥镜的物镜移除手术碎片的内窥镜镜片清洁系统具有适于接纳内窥镜的护套，其承载控制开关并且具有与近端安装的鲁尔锁流体连通的敞开的远端，用于可拆卸地接合 管道组的远端鲁尔连接。 管道组件连接到蠕动泵并与蠕动泵接合，所述蠕动泵包括微处理器或控制器，所述微处理器或控制器适于响应于所述控制开关的致动并且执行软件，所述软件包括用于所述泵的操作的程序步骤。 泵控制器被编程为每当临床医师致动安装在优选一次性护套上的控制开关时执行擦洗循环。 洗涤循环以包括泵的向前或向外运动的步骤的顺序执行，以通过护套和内窥镜物镜分配第一选定体积的冲洗流体; 稍后暂停，以允许任何残留的流体压力消散，并且泵的反向或流入运动接着从内窥镜物镜中抽出或缩回任何残留的液滴并进入护套。 泵控制器被编程为执行两个正常洗涤循环，随后是清除或清除循环，其中在内窥镜物镜上分配冲洗流体的循环的前部比通常更长，从而冲洗任何残留的体液，其他手术碎片或空气 从护套和恢复最佳镜片清洁系统性能。 手指激活的控制开关优选地可拆卸地直接安装在一次性护套上，而不是结合在脚踏板中。

公开(公告)号：US06309347B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-30

申请号：US09267601

申请日：1999-03-15

申请人： Kazuaki Takahashi ,  Haruo Akiba ,  Etsuko Sugikawa

发明人： Kazuaki Takahashi ,  Haruo Akiba ,  Etsuko Sugikawa

IPC分类号： A61B1015

CPC分类号： A61B1/015

摘要： The present invention provides a system for endoscopes which can supply air and water according to each application by regulating air and water flow rates independently. Although air and water may be supplied with one pump, the present invention controls air and water flow rates separately by using an air supply pump and water supply pump and by controlling a plurality of open-close valves installed, for example, on atmospheric escape pipes. The air channel and water channel are connected, for draining, by a first connecting pipe. If the air supply pump is used also for water supply and the water supply pump is used also for air supply, it is possible to supply air and water at a high flow rate fast enough even for high-speed water injection. If a fixed flow rate is used for a specified time at the start, specific operations can be simplified.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种内窥镜系统，其能够通过独立地调节空气和水流速来根据每种应用来供应空气和水。 虽然空气和水可以供应一个泵，但是本发明通过使用供气泵和供水泵来分别控制空气和水流量，并且通过控制多个开关阀，例如安装在大气排放管 。 空气通道和水通道通过第一连接管连接，用于排水。 如果供气泵也用于供水，供水泵也用于空气供应，则即使高速注水也能够以足够高的流速供应空气和水。 如果在开始时使用固定的流量达指定时间，则可以简化特定的操作。

公开(公告)号：US06558317B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09902629

申请日：2001-07-12

申请人： Kazuaki Takahashi ,  Haruo Akiba ,  Etsuko Sugikawa

发明人： Kazuaki Takahashi ,  Haruo Akiba ,  Etsuko Sugikawa

IPC分类号： A61B1015

CPC分类号： A61B1/015

摘要： The present invention provides a system for endoscopes which can supply air and water according to each application by regulating air and water flow rates independently. Although air and water may be supplied with one pump, the present invention controls air and water flow rates separately by using an air supply pump and water supply pump and by controlling a plurality of open-close valves installed, for example, on atmospheric escape pipes. The air channel and water channel are connected, for draining, by a first connecting pipe. If the air supply pump is used also for water supply and the water supply pump is used also for air supply, it is possible to supply air and water at a high flow rate fast enough even for high-speed water injection. If a fixed flow rate is used for a specified time at the start, specific operations can be simplified.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种内窥镜系统，其能够通过独立地调节空气和水流速来根据每种应用来供应空气和水。 虽然空气和水可以供应一个泵，但是本发明通过使用供气泵和供水泵来分别控制空气和水流量，并且通过控制多个开关阀，例如安装在大气排放管 。 空气通道和水通道通过第一连接管连接，用于排水。 如果供气泵也用于供水，供水泵也用于空气供应，则即使高速注水也能够以足够高的流速供应空气和水。 如果在开始时使用固定的流量达指定时间，则可以简化特定的操作。

公开(公告)号：US06402688B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09428463

申请日：1999-10-28

申请人： Satoshi Takami ,  Junji Usami ,  Hidehito Kurosawa

发明人： Satoshi Takami ,  Junji Usami ,  Hidehito Kurosawa

IPC分类号： A61B1015

CPC分类号： A61B1/015 ,  A61M2205/3344 ,  Y10T137/86051

摘要： An air delivery unit, in which a closed-space is formed, comprises a discharge-mode switch, a pressure switch and a discharge switch. The discharge-mode switch, the pressure switch, and the discharge switch are arranged on an operation panel. The discharge-mode switch is provided for setting a discharge-mode. The pressure switch is provided for setting the pressure in the closed space. The discharge switch is provided for carrying out a discharge of the air in the closed-space. Accordingly, the discharge-mode switch, the pressure switch and the discharge switch are aligned in operation order.

摘要翻译： 其中形成有封闭空间的空气输送单元包括放电模式开关，压力开关和放电开关。 放电模式开关，压力开关和放电开关布置在操作面板上。 放电模式开关用于设定放电模式。 提供压力开关用于设定封闭空间中的压力。 放电开关用于在闭合空间中进行空气的排出。 因此，放电模式开关，压力开关和放电开关按照操作顺序对准。

公开(公告)号：US06712757B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US09858785

申请日：2001-05-16

申请人： Stephen Becker ,  Eleanor Laser ,  William Barnhart

发明人： Stephen Becker ,  Eleanor Laser ,  William Barnhart

IPC分类号： A61B1015

CPC分类号： A61B1/233 ,  A61B1/00091 ,  A61B1/00094 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/126 ,  A61B1/127

摘要： A sleeve for holding an endoscope used in surgical procedures including a hollow cylinder for receiving the endoscope, a docking member at the proximal end of the cylinder for receiving the viewing hub of the endoscope, a continuous suction supply adjacent the distal end of the cylinder, and a pressurized fluid supply for use when needed to clean the window of the endoscope.

摘要翻译： 一种用于保持用于外科手术的内窥镜的套筒，包括用于容纳内窥镜的中空圆柱体，用于容纳内窥镜的观察轮毂的圆柱体的近端的对接构件，邻近气缸的远端的连续的抽吸供给件， 以及当需要清洁内窥镜的窗口时使用的加压流体供应。

公开(公告)号：US06585642B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-01

申请号：US10042656

申请日：2002-01-08

申请人： Kent L. Christopher

发明人： Kent L. Christopher

IPC分类号： A61B1015

CPC分类号： A61B1/00073 ,  A61B1/00105 ,  A61B1/012

摘要： An endoscope has a removable suction tube to facilitate cleaning and reduce the risk of patient infection. The endoscope includes an elongated flexible probe with a housing at its proximal end to control the direction and operation of the probe and for viewing images carried by optical fibers from the distal end of the probe. A recess or slot extending along either the suction tube or probe enables the suction tube to be removably secured to the probe. A suction tube connector at the proximal end of the suction tube allows the suction tube to be removably secured to the housing and also provides a connector for removable attachment to an external suction line. In the preferred embodiment, the suction tube connector includes means for regulating suction through the suction tube, such as a vent opening that can be manually sealed by a healthcare provider.

公开(公告)号：US06387045B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09414716

申请日：1999-10-12

申请人： Kazuaki Takahashi

发明人： Kazuaki Takahashi

IPC分类号： A61B1015

CPC分类号： A61B1/00068 ,  A61B1/12 ,  G05D7/0652

摘要： An endoscope in which the advantage of a pinch valve is used, and the flow rate of fluid can be regulated variably. In an electromagnetic valve unit for carrying out the opening/closing control of pipes in the endoscope, a pinch valve is disposed in a water feed pipe, and a diaphragm valve is disposed in an air feed pipe. Also, for ease of draining work, an air feed pipe is connected to the water feed pipe, an auxiliary valve consisting of a diaphragm valve is disposed, and a check valve is installed. Further, for example, three control pipes with different diameters and three electromagnetic valves for opening/closing these control pipes are provided in each pipe. By carrying out the opening/closing control of these electromagnetic valves by using an operation switch, the flow rate in each pipe in the endoscope is regulated variably. Also, for the suction pipe in the endoscope, by providing, for example, three open-to-atmosphere pipes with different diameters and three electromagnetic valves, the flow rate of the suction pipe can be regulated variably.

摘要翻译： 使用夹管阀的优点的内窥镜，可以可变地调节流体的流量。 在用于执行内窥镜中的管道的打开/关闭控制的电磁阀单元中，夹送阀设置在给水管中，并且隔膜阀设置在供气管中。 此外，为了便于排水工作，将供气管连接到给水管，设置由隔膜阀组成的辅助阀，并安装止回阀。 此外，例如，在每个管道中设置有具有不同直径的三个控制管和用于打开/关闭这些控制管的三个电磁阀。 通过使用操作开关进行这些电磁阀的打开/关闭控制，能够可变地调节内窥镜中各管的流量。 此外，对于内窥镜中的吸入管，通过设置例如具有不同直径的三个开放式大气管和三个电磁阀，可以可变地调节吸入管的流量。

公开(公告)号：US06210322B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-03

申请号：US09166731

申请日：1998-10-05

申请人： Donny M. Byrne

发明人： Donny M. Byrne

IPC分类号： A61B1015

CPC分类号： A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/00119 ,  A61B1/00126 ,  A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/127

摘要： An adapter for a disposable water bottle for an endoscope having a cap with threads suitable for attachment to threads on a neck of the water bottle, an outer tube affixed to an opening in the cap, and an inner tube extending through the outer tube. The inner tube forms an air passing annulus on an interior of the outer tube. The inner tube extends outwardly of an end of the outer tube and through the opening in the cap. A fitting is non-removably affixed to an end of the inner and outer tubes opposite the cap. The fitting is adapted for attachment to air and water connections of the endoscope. The outer tube, the inner tube and the cap are formed of a polymeric material.

摘要翻译： 一种用于内窥镜的一次性水瓶的适配器，其具有带有适于附接到水瓶颈部的螺纹的螺纹的帽，固定在帽中的开口的外管和延伸穿过外管的内管。 内管在外管的内部形成通过空气的空气。 内管从外管的端部向外延伸并且穿过盖中的开口。 配件不可拆卸地固定在与盖相对的内管和外管的端部。 该配件适于附接到内窥镜的空气和水连接。 外管，内管和帽由聚合材料形成。

公开(公告)号：US06712759B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US10041645

申请日：2002-01-07

申请人： Richard P. Muller

发明人： Richard P. Muller

IPC分类号： A61B1015

CPC分类号： A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/00071 ,  A61B1/00135 ,  A61B1/307 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B2218/002

摘要： A sheath assembly for a medical instrument such as an endoscope comprises an outer sheath and inner sheath and novel means for providing out-flow of fluids from a surgical site. The outer sheath is disposed about at least a portion of an inner sheath. The assembly has an outflow aperture disposed in an outer wall at the distal end of the assembly. The outflow aperture is the initiation for an outflow conduit that is generally longitudinally disposed in a distal tip portion of the assembly and communicates fluid to a main outflow channel formed between the outer sheath and inner sheath. In a preferred embodiment, the outflow aperture and conduit are disposed wholly or partially in a dielectric tip element. The novel assembly allows improved outflow by disposing the outflow aperture at a more distal end of the instrument than conventional devices such that the outflow aperture is less prone to blockage by surrounding tissue or debris when used in tight anatomical passages.

摘要翻译： 用于诸如内窥镜的医疗器械的护套组件包括外护套和内护套，以及用于从手术部位提供流体流出的新颖装置。 外护套围绕内护套的至少一部分设置。 组件具有设置在组件远端的外壁中的流出孔。 流出孔是通常纵向设置在组件的远侧末端部分中的流出管道的引出，并且将流体连通到形成在外护套和内护套之间的主流出通道。 在优选实施例中，流出孔和导管全部或部分设置在电介质尖端元件中。 该新型组件通过将流出孔设置在仪器的远端比常规装置允许改进的流出，使得当在紧密的解剖通道中使用时，流出孔不容易被周围的组织或碎屑阻塞。