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Class 600/119 - With shield to protect operator (e.g., splatter protection)


Subclass of Class 600 - Surgery
Definition: Subject matter wherein the proximal portion of the endoscope
No. of patents: 20
Last issue date: 11/06/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7292895Ready-to-install electrode system for cardioversion and assembly of said system and an endoscope
A ready-to-install electrode system designed for use with an endoscope for performing cardioversion through the esophagus, and an assembly of the system and an endoscope. The system is characterized in that it includes a globally tubular protective cover (3) ...
11/06/2007
7094201System and method for genetically treating cardiac conduction disturbances
The present invention provides delivery systems for and methods of delivering conduction protein genetic material to cardiac cells in localized areas of the heart to improve the conductance therein. More specifically, there is provided a system and method for delive...
08/22/2006
6902278Surgical microscope drape assembly
The present invention relates to a surgical microscope drape assembly for use with surgical microscopes in an operating room or similar sterile environment. In one embodiment of the invention, the drape assembly comprises an elongated hollow enclosure of sheet-form ...
06/07/2005
6695773Surgical instrument fluid shield
A surgical instrument fluid shield is disclosed having a radially proximal edge, at least a portion thereof defining an adjustable aperture for engaging an elongated object, and a conical-shaped section which opens outward from the radially proximal edge,...
02/24/2004
6626826Examination device
An examination device for examining the interior of a body cavity has a tubular probe having a first, forward end and a second, rearward end. The probe is mounted in a hand piece, and a closure is engaged with the second end of the probe. A shield is prov...
09/30/2003
5993379Fluid splashing preventive device
A foul fluid splashing prevention device for an endoscope, which prevents foul fluids inside the body cavity from splashing, even when they spray out from a manipulating portion side of the endoscope. The foul fluid splashing prevention device includes a ...
11/30/1999
5947894Disposable endoscope shield and method
A disposable shield for positioning on a shaft of an endoscope to shield the user has a generally rigid, disposable shield body. The transparent plastic shield body has an opening in a medial portion thereof and a disposable elastomeric body, made from a ...
09/07/1999
5782750Endoscopy control end and biopsy channel shield
An endoscope shield provides a barrier between a biopsy port and an endoscopist. The shield has a shield portion and attachment portion. The shield portion is flat and angled away from and toward the control end of the endoscope. The shield portion is loc...
07/21/1998
5569159Endoscopic sleeve
A disposable endoscopic sleeve adapted for receiving and gripping a medical probe is provided. The endoscopic sleeve includes an elongated flexible sleeve which slides over a probe and structure for gripping the probe. The elongated flexible sleeve is for...
10/29/1996
5123402Medical instrument shield
A see-through shield for a urological or similar medical instrument for treating bladder and prostate problems, includes a cylindrical collar adapted to fit a boss on the instrument, a clear planner shield element, a hollow cone-shaped connecting member h...
06/23/1992
5024212Endoscope/resectoscope and shield therefor
An endoscope, in particular a resectoscope, for excising tissue, having a barrel insertable into a body cavity for feeding in and draining out an irrigating liquid and for carrying a working element which can be actuated from the proximal end of the endos...
06/18/1991
5007406Bending control device of endoscope
A bending control device of an endoscope for bending a bendable portion, formed at the distal end of the insert part of the endoscope, by manual operation of a control part connected to the proximal end of the insert part is provided. The bending control ...
04/16/1991
4976254Endoscopy shield
A shield for use with endoscopes has a flexible rim for adjustably conforming the shield to a concave shape to form a protected region for the face of an endoscope user. The shield is provided with a hole for sealingly receiving an endoscope. The seal bet...
12/11/1990
4958623Protective device for endoscopists, in particular for urethral use
There is disclosed a protective device for endoscopists, in particular for urethral use, which comprises a plate-like screen, which can be arranged so as to encompass the eye-piece associated with the optical detecting element, to be introduced into the c...
09/25/1990
4848322Endoscopy shield
A shield for use with endoscopes has a flexible rim for adjustably conforming the shield to a concave shape to form a protected region for the face of an endoscope user. The shield is provided with a hole for sealingly receiving an endoscope. The seal bet...
07/18/1989
4834068Barrier shield method and apparatus for optical-medical devices
A barrier shield for optical-medical devices is disclosed which has an inner aperture defined by an elastic material so as to form a seal adjacent to an optical portion of the device. The shield extends radially from the elastic material and may be suppor...
05/30/1989
4444462Picture image observation system
A protective lid is provided in front of an image-forming lens mounted on the forward end of a picture image transmission line which comprises plural optical fibers bundled in alignment to be remotely controlled from the back end of the transmission line ...
04/24/1984
4306546Endoscope
An endoscope includes a light conducting tube having an interior coating of a material having a lower index of refraction than the material of the tube so as to maintain total internal reflection in the light conducting material of the tube, the inner sur...
12/22/1981
4215678Endoscope
An endoscope includes a light conducting outer tube and a light absorbing inner tube, with the inner tube being located concentric with the outer tube and being spaced a distance radially inwardly from the outer tube so as to maintain total internal refle...
08/05/1980
4022194Fiberoptic scope shield and instrument holder
A shield and instrument holder for use with a fiberoptic scope such as those designed for proctologic use positions an apertured shield portion transversely of the eye piece of the fiberoptic scope, which eye piece extends through the aperture to secure t...
05/10/1977
 
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