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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8062214 | Tissue resecting system A surgical system includes a first instrument defining a first channel and a second instrument receivable by the first channel. The second instrument defines a second channel. A valve coupled to the first instrument controls fluid flow through the first channel, suc... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8021294 | Tissue resecting system A surgical system includes a first instrument defining a first channel and a second instrument receivable by the first channel. The second instrument defines a second channel. A valve coupled to the first instrument controls fluid flow through the first channel, suc... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8021295 | Endoscope system and observation method using the same An endoscope system and an observation method using the same includes an agent dispensing portion for dispensing towards an acquisition object a fluorescent agent; a light source portion for emitting excitation light for exciting the fluorescent agent and irradiatio... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7951073 | Endoscopic device having spray mechanism and related methods of use Various embodiments of a surgical device that combines tissue cutting and spraying in a single device and related methods of use are disclosed. The device may include an elongated member having a proximal end and a distal end, an end effector proximate the distal en... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7901350 | Adapter unit for connecting cleaning fluid supply device to endoscopes A cleaning adapter unit for connecting a cleaning fluid supply device to different type endoscopes comprises adapter valve assemblies which correspond to the different endoscopes, respectively. Each adapter valve assembly comprises a valve sleeve detachably connecta... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7857756 | Architecture tool and methods of use The invention provides an apparatus and methods for depositing materials on a substrate, and for performing other selected functions, such as material destruction and removal, temperature control, imaging, detection, therapy and positional and locational control. In... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7794393 | Resectoscopic device and method A surgical instrument has a channel dimensioned to receive a viewing instrument and enable the viewing instrument to be moved to or from a position near an optically transparent portion of a blunt, enclosed distal end of a shaft to provide unobstructed viewing throu... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7597662 | Multi-fluid delivery system A proximal connector of an endoscope shaft can be manually attached to and detached from a console, such that the connector and endoscope shaft can be provided as a single use device. An interface between the proximal connector and console can include a sliding plat... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7479106 | Automated control of irrigation and aspiration in a single-use endoscope The present invention is an integrated and automated irrigation and aspiration system for use in an endoscopic imaging system. The system provides for the automated cleaning of poorly prepared patients during a colonoscopy procedure as well as automated cleaning of ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7403883 | Three-dimensional in-vitro spinal models and methods of analyzing substance distribution therein An in-vitro model apparatus of a human spine and methods for detecting and analyzing substance distribution patterns therein. In one embodiment, the model apparatus includes a column body defining a passageway that substantially mimics the size, shape, and structure... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399273 | Method for high-temperature high-pressure steam sterilization treatment of endoscope and endoscope A method for autoclave sterilization of an endoscope 2 of the present invention includes the step of making a space, which is defined by the outer side of a channel and an outer covering member of the endoscope 2, communicate with the outside of the en... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7371211 | Branching passage assembly for endoscopic biopsy channel Mounted internally of a casing of a manipulating head assembly of an endoscope is a branching passage member to connect a base end of a biopsy channel with a biopsy channel entrance way and a suction passage. The branching passage member is retained in position by t... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368280 | Detection of biospecific interactions using amplified differential time domain spectroscopy signal A method for detecting specific associations between a tethered molecule and an untethered target molecule. The method comprises (1) selecting a tethered molecule; (2) alternately impinging THz radiation onto the tethered molecule and onto a sample including the tet... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7358987 | Endoscope system An endoscope system is provided with an endoscope processor that processes an image signal output by an electronic endoscope, an endoscope controlling system connected to the endoscope processor to control operation of the endoscope processor or a device connected t... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347816 | Adaptor for endoscope forceps opening In an adaptor for endoscope forceps opening: an adaptor connecting member includes an opening groove which is formed in its axial direction and from/to which the treatment tool is detached/attached, and an engaging groove integrally-formed to the opening groove; a t... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341556 | Endoscope with cleaning optics The instrument has an original cleaning system, which includes a gas nozzle supplying a gas jet onto the optical surface under high pressure. This pressure is sufficient to enable the gas jet to be a single cleaning means for cleaning the optical surface in all clin... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335159 | Endoscope having auto-insufflation and exsufflation 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 prox... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7332037 | Numerical jet machine for the application of a coating onto a substrate The invention concerns a contactless numerical printing machine for products of average fluidity, such as varnish, glue, and conducting or scratchable ink, onto a substrate of variable thickness and dimensions. The machine includes a special device for printing with... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7278965 | Operating mechanism for medical device An operating mechanism for a medical device comprises a photo-interrupter that can designate specified functional operations, an air-tight unit that can accommodate this photo-interrupter air-tightly, a moving member which is disposed inside the air-tight unit, and ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7244228 | Sigmoidoscope A sigmoidoscope comprises at least one disposable part, in combination with a device for insufflation of a body cavity with a medium via the sigmoidoscope, the medium being susceptible to contamination by a contaminant during use of the sigmoidoscope. The insufflati... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7226411 | Valved plug for endoscopic biopsy channel A valved plug to be fitted on a mouth piece at an inlet opening of an endoscopic biopsy channel. The plug as a whole is formed of a resilient material, and has, at the opposite ends of a foldable connecting strip or string, a generally tubular main body portion whic... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220226 | Removable operating device for a flexible endoscopic probe for medical purposes An operating device is provided which includes an instrument insertion conduit, having a distal end connectable to the operating channel input of a handle of an endoscopic probe, the proximal end of the instrument insertion conduit forming an instrument input for th... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7214183 | Endoscope apparatus having an insertion channel A structure having a proximal open end for inserting a treatment instrument into a channel of the insertion portion that opens to a display panel side, and is provided on the frame of the display portion, wherein the treatment instrument inserted from the proximal o... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7192397 | Floatable in vivo sensing device and method for use The invention relates to an in vivo sensing device having a specific gravity of about 1 or a volume to weight ratio that enables it essentially to float. In one embodiment the in vivo sensing device consists of an image sensor system and a buoyant body. The buoyant ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7167622 | Photonic crystal fibers and medical systems including photonic crystal fibers In general, in one aspect, the invention features systems, including a photonic crystal fiber including a core extending along a waveguide axis and a dielectric confinement region surrounding the core, the dielectric confinement region being configured to guide radi... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160273 | Suction pump The suction pump is essentially comprised of three separate pump parts, namely of a drive unit located inside a main casing (1), of a collecting reservoir (8) and of a valve block (6), which is arranged directly between the casing (1) and... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7130717 | Hair transplantation method and apparatus A hair transplantation method and apparatus utilizes a robot, which includes a robotic arm, having a hair follicle effector associated with the robotic arm. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7094202 | Method of operating an endoscopic device with one hand An endoscopic accessory medical device is provided. The device can include a handle, a flexible shaft, and an end effector. The handle can include an actuator for operating the end effector through a wire or cable pulling member that extends through the flexible sha... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7053741 | Electromagnetic actuator, manufacturing method thereof, and fuel injection valve A magnetism property of an armature is increased by including a moving core of sintered metal of 1LSS to 3LSS, and a shaft of a ferromagnetic material. By contrast, a stator core contains 0.005 to 0.1 weight % resin powder, whose particle diameter is set to 50 μm o... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7025755 | Medical suctioning apparatus and methods of use A medical fluid suctioning device for selectively applying varied levels of suction pressure at a device-tissue interface includes a direct “trumpet”-type control mechanism in conjunction with a “venturi”-type control. A valve manifold is adapted to couple a... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7001331 | Endoscope apparatus A space through which a cooling fluid flows is provided in the inside of a connection portion between an endoscope and a light source device in order to cool heat generated in the connection portion. For example, a device for performing air supply or air suction (at... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6997867 | Flexible sleeve slidingly transformable into a large suction sleeve A sleeve is provided for placing over a flexible endoscope. The sleeve has a port between its distal and proximal openings and the port is connected to a vacuum source. Once the endoscope is retracted proximal to the suction port, the sleeve's proximal opening is se... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6986739 | Architecture tool and methods of use The invention provides an apparatus and methods for depositing materials on a substrate, and for performing other selected functions, such as material destruction and removal, temperature control, imaging, detection, therapy and positional and locational control. In... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6972385 | Operating device for manual actuation of hoisting equipment An operating device for the manual actuation of hoisting equipment, with at least one spring-loaded switch element (2) for each direction of movement of the lifting device arranged in a switch housing (1), wherein each switch element (2) include... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6939361 | Guidewire for a free standing intervascular device having an integral stop mechanism An elongate guidewire for use with a free, unsecured, intervascular device having an elongate, enclosed, open ended channel for receiving the guidewire. The guidewire includes an elongate, flexible body having an outer dimension which is less than the inner dimensio... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6939294 | Endoscope apparatus allocating functions of switches by endoscope An endoscope apparatus has an endoscope that is arranged to be connectable to a processor unit, and has a first, second and third operation switches provided on an operation section of the endoscope for operating various functions. The endoscope is provided with a r... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935613 | Compact integrated flanged isolator ball valve The present invention provides a flanged ball valve device which can be connected, as an integrated compact unit, to a pump at the valve flange end of the device by means of an integral flange and to various types of piping systems at the pipe end of the device by m... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6929602 | Endoscope apparatus In an endoscope apparatus, an air/water switch (15) that is provided in an operating section (9) of an endoscope (5) each generate an air feed on/off signal and a suction on/off signal, and air feed flow and suction flow signals that are respons... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6908429 | Suction valve for a medical instrument A suction valve for an instrument includes a valve insert secured in a valve housing. A first sleeve connects the interior of the valve housing to a first suction channel of the instrument; and a sealing membrane seals a first portion of the interior of the valve ho... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6849043 | Suction valve for endoscope use A suction valve for an endoscope use includes a valve casing which is set up in the control portion of an endoscope and is connected with a suction side path having an opening as a suction inlet at the tip distal end of the insertion portion of the endoscope and is ... | 02/01/2005 |
