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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7850602 | System and method for removing a protective cover from a medical instrument According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for removing a cover from a medical instrument includes a flexible cover configured to cover at least a portion of a medical instrument, an insertion element coupled proximate a first end of the flexible cover, ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7435214 | Atraumatic arthroscopic instrument sheath A removable, resilient atraumatic sheath for arthroscopic instruments. The sheath covers sharp edges on the arthroscopic instrument, particularly the distal tip of the rigid cannula, and thereby protects tissue and objects near a surgical site from accidental trauma... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7379776 | Stylet design A stylet unit is provided for implanting in a body, with the aid of an earlier installed tubular delivery sheath having a lumen with an inner diameter, a lead system including a distal electrode for an implantable cardiac stimulation device being slidably received i... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7357788 | Reinforced medical probe cover A cover adapted to be received on the distal end of a medical probe or instrument such as an endoscope in such a manner as to not require the application of a retainer. The cover is constructed of two panel members secured one to the other along their respective sid... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7309867 | Methods and apparatus for characterization of tissue samples The invention provides methods for determining the probability that a given region of a tissue sample contains tissue of a given category, such as CIN 1 (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, grade 1), CIN 2/3 (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grades 2 and/or 3), no... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7310547 | Fluorescent fiberoptic probe for tissue health discrimination A system and method for the in situ discrimination of healthy and diseased tissue. A fiberoptic based probe is employed to direct ultraviolet illumination onto a tissue specimen and to collect the fluorescent response radiation. The response radiation is observed at... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7282723 | Methods and apparatus for processing spectral data for use in tissue characterization The invention provides methods for processing tissue-derived spectral data for use in a tissue classification algorithm. Methods of the invention comprise application of spectral and/or image masks for automatically separating ambiguous or unclassifiable spectral da... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7260248 | Image processing using measures of similarity The invention provides methods of relating a plurality of images based on measures of similarity. The methods of the invention are useful in the segmentation of a sequence of colposcopic images of tissue, for example. The methods may be applied in the determination ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7187810 | Methods and systems for correcting image misalignment The invention provides methods of determining a correction for a misalignment between at least two images in a sequence of images due at least in part to sample movement. The methods are applied, for example, in the processing and analysis of a sequence of images of... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7167196 | Endoscopic imaging system making it possible to detachably attach expansion unit having external expansion facility and add expansion facility for improving capability of system In an endoscopic imaging system, a signal representing an object image produced by a scope and projected by a camera head is processed by a CCU and displayed as an endoscopic image on a TV monitor. The object image is stored as digital image data on a memory in the ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160246 | System and method for removing a protective cover from a medical instrument According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for removing a cover from a medical instrument includes a flexible cover configured to cover at least a portion of a medical instrument, an insertion element coupled proximate a first end of the flexible cover, ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7147105 | Hand held remote cover A sheath is disclosed for covering a manually manipulated controller having at least one user accessible control thereon. The sheath is elongated and includes a nose portion and linear side portions forming a sheath perimeter removably secured to a carrier for dispe... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7136518 | Methods and apparatus for displaying diagnostic data The invention provides methods for displaying diagnostic results obtained from a tissue sample. In general, the invention assigns tissue-class probability values to discrete regions of a patient sample, and creates an overlay for displaying the results. The overlay ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7127282 | Optical methods and systems for rapid screening of the cervix A method and a system is provided for discriminating between healthy cervical tissue and pathologic cervical tissue based on the fluorescence response of the tissue to laser excitation (LIF) and the backscatter response to illumination by white light (in the spectra... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119830 | Endoscopic imaging system making it possible to detachably attach expansion unit having external expansion facility and add expansion facility for improving capability of system In an endoscopic imaging system, a signal representing an object image produced by a scope and projected by a camera head is processed by a CCU and displayed as an endoscopic image on a TV monitor. The object image is stored as digital image data on a memory in the ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7103401 | Colonic polyp discrimination by tissue fluorescence and fiberoptic probe A system and method for the in situ discrimination of healthy and diseased tissue. A fiberoptic based probe is employed to direct ultraviolet illumination onto a tissue specimen and to collect the fluorescent response radiation. The response radiation is observed at... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7056283 | Double sleeve endoscope Endoscopic apparatus, including a probe (9) having an anterior component (12) and a posterior component (14), and a flexible dual-sleeved tube (31). The flexible dual-sleeved tube consists of a flexible external sleeve (26) and a f... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7056284 | Endoscope assemblies having working channels with reduced bending and stretching resistance Apparatus and methods for endoscope assemblies having working channels with reduced bending and stretching resistance are disclosed. In one embodiment, an endoscope assembly includes a sheath having a body portion adapted to at least partially encapsulate an endosco... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7029436 | Optical probe for producing tomogram of specimen by the use of low-coherence light On the side at hand of an optical probe, a whole rotation transfer connector rotates while being supported by a ball bearing and a slide bearing and, therefore, rotation is transferred to a flexible shaft. The relative position between the flexible shaft and an opti... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6978784 | Atraumatic endotracheal tube introducer and atraumatic intubation methods An endotracheal tube introducer (“introducer”) that slides within an endotracheal tube. The introducer has a tubular wall that defines a lumen extending between a split proximal end and a distal end of the introducer. The tubular wall has an outer diameter that ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6933154 | Optimal windows for obtaining optical data for characterization of tissue samples The invention provides methods for determining a characteristic of a tissue sample, such as a state of health, using spectral data and/or images obtained within an optimal period of time following the application of a chemical agent to the tissue sample. The inventi... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929601 | Endoscopic sheath assembly and associated method An endoscope sheath includes a web member disposable in a tubular configuration in engagement with an endoscope insertion member, the member being provided with a tear string in the form of a tensile member. The tear string preferably extends longitudinally along th... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6921362 | Outer sheathed endoscope A tip end part (22) of an outer sheath (20) is rotatable about an axis in a predetermined range with respect to a tip end part (13) of a flexible insertion portion (11). A channel deformation space (19) which enables a part in the ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918503 | Box blank and a method of forming same A box blank 35, constructed using a reinforcing net 2 to strengthen its hinges, and a method for making the same is disclosed. The box blank 35 also possesses a structure which reduces the forces bearing on its structural walls when loaded and s... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6916284 | Endoscope hood An endoscope hood of the present invention is provided with a cylindrical main hood body attached to an endoscope. The main hood body includes a fixing portion located substantially in a center. The fixing portion allows the inner circumferential surface of the main... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6911005 | Endoscope with detachable sheath Combination of an endoscope and a sheath for covering an inserting tube of the endoscope, the sheath includes an elastic tubular member having an open proximal end and a closed distal end, and the endoscope is provided with an air feeding tube for feeding air from a... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6908428 | Sleeve for endoscopic tools Apparatus for sheathing an endoscopic tool includes a sheathing assembly, which includes a sleeve dispenser and a port adapter for mating with a proximal port of an endoscopic working channel so as to permit the endoscopic tool to be advanced through the sheathing a... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6902935 | Methods of monitoring effects of chemical agents on a sample The invention provides methods and systems for monitoring effects of chemical agents on optical signals produced by samples in response to the chemical agents. Preferred methods comprise application of multiple chemical agents that interact to alter an optical signa... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6852077 | Cover for preventing contamination of an operating portion of an endoscope A cover for preventing contamination of an operating portion covered on an operating portion of an endoscope a lower end of which is connected with an inserting portion. The cover is formed in a bag-like shape for enveloping a total of the operating portion, formed ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6749601 | Protective sleeve for an endoscopic instrument and related method of use A protective sleeve for use with an endoscopic surgical instrument is provided. The protective sleeve includes a flexible tube having an opening at each end of the tube and a length to cover a desired portion of the surgical instrument. At one end of the tube may be... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6716159 | Endoscope holding apparatus A cover tube, which is formed to be opened only at its upper surface and closed at its remaining portions, is disposed so as to be attachable and detachable beneath a hanger for suspending and holding an endoscope or an endoscope treatment member and so as to surrou... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6605034 | Device for protecting a cover, the use of a device for protecting a cover, a method of fitting a cover on a probe, and a method of making a device for protecting a cover The invention relates to a device for protecting a cover. According to the invention, said cover is flexible and tubular in shape being closed at one end and open at its other end, and said cover is disposed at least in part inside a hollow tubular protec... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6569085 | Methods and apparatus for delivering a medical instrument over an endoscope while the endoscope is in a body lumen Methods and apparatus for delivering a medical instrument over the exterior of an endoscope while the endoscope is installed in the patient's body allow the use of instruments which are too large to fit through the lumena of an endoscope. Furthermore, the... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6419627 | Ophthalmic endoscope and endoscope attachments for use therewith Ophthalmic endoscope (1) for use with an endoscope attachment (2) having a tubular body member (18), the endoscope (1) having a rigid probe (9) on which the endoscope attachment (2) is slidingly mounted.... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6416462 | Sheath and applicator for surgical instrument A sterile sheath and applicator apparatus for use with a surgical instrument, includes a flexible sheath member defining a longitudinal bore at least extending through the proximal end thereof dimensioned for reception of an elongated portion of a surgica... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6350231 | Apparatus and method for forming thin-walled elastic components from an elastomeric material A thin-walled elastic sheath that can be stretched axially over an elongated imaging device to closely conform to the device and isolate the device from an external environment, and a method of forming such a sheath, are shown and described. The method in... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6350232 | Device for protecting a cover on a probe The invention relates to a device for protecting a cover. According to the invention, said cover is flexible and tubular in shape being closed at one end and open at its other end, and said cover is disposed at least in part inside a hollow tubular protec... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6293907 | Endoscope cover having protrusions A removable cover of an endoscope shaft (2) includes a sleeve (4) of elastic material having a low friction external surface configured so that the frictional resistance to forward displacement of the endoscope shaft is less than the frictional resistance... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6293909 | Device and method of using a surgical assembly with mesh sheath An endoscopic assembly, utilizing a braided mesh material as an expandable sheath, is disclosed. The mesh sheath is adapted to receive an endoscope for viewing the interior of a body cavity or lumen and one or more channels for performing medical procedur... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6277066 | Endocavity imaging sensor positioning apparatus and method A directionally expandable standoff device for use with an imaging instrument is disclosed. The standoff device has an elastic sheath configured for placement over a probe of an imaging instrument and a substantially rigid cover configured for placement o... | 08/21/2001 |
