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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8062215 | Fluorescent nanoparticle scope Various compositions, methods, and devices are provided that use fluorescent nanoparticles to function as markers, indicators, and light sources. In one embodiment, an endoscopic adaptor is provided for viewing fluorescent nanoparticles. The adaptor can be configure... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7901351 | Fiberoptic otoscope system The present optical image viewing fiberoptic otoscope electromagnetically passive. A body portion is connectable to a light source and has mounted to it a fiberoptic cable and an optical viewer. The fiberoptic cable is thin and flexible, and contains separate light ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7318829 | Methods and apparatus for transpericardial left atrial appendage closure Methods and apparatus for closing a left atrial appendage are described. The methods rely on introducing a closure tool from a location beneath the rib cage, over an epicardial surface, and to the exterior of the left atrial appendage. The closure device may then be... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7230756 | Integrated optical system for endoscopes and the like Optical systems for endoscopes, borescopes, dental scopes, and the like which are characterized by having three groups of lenses of positive optical power and an external entrance pupil. Typically, all three groups of lenses are displaced from the pupil and focal pl... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7177088 | Compact objective optical system and examination apparatus By reducing the outer diameter, increasing the overall length, and correcting chromatic aberration well, the invention realizes an objective optical system and examination apparatus that are suitable for in-vivo examination with a sufficiently increased length and w... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7011626 | Optical instrument, in particular an endoscopic instrument The invention relates to an optical instrument, in particular an endoscopic instrument, with a housing, containing at least one optical system and a hygroscopic substance, and in which an eyepiece is detachably secured to the housing. In order to design an optical i... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6817975 | Endoscope Improved optical devices and methods transmit optical images along elongate optical paths with relatively limited cross-sectional dimensions using an improved objective, relay, and ocular systems. In a first aspect, at least one intermediate image formed within an o... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6716161 | Endoscope suitable for autoclave sterilization An endoscope suitable for autoclave sterilization includes an insertion section having an objective lens section disposed at the extreme end thereof for focusing a subject image and an eyepiece section located on the base end side of the inserting section and includ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6589165 | Modularly structured endoscope The present invention is a modularly structured endoscope with an interchangeable image transmission unit and an endoscope casing which includes the optical fiber system. Due to the modular design, the light transmission unit can be repaired independently... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6558316 | Endoscope optical system including composition having durability to a sterilization treatment A composition has a durability to a sterilization treatment using vapor under high temperature and pressure and capable of transmitting or absorbing light. The composition comprises a group A including 15 to 23 mol % of lanthanum oxide, 3 to 8 mol % of ga... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6511420 | Video opto-diagnostic instrument with single-adjustment focus A hand-held ophthalmoscope modified by the removal or augmentation of the focusing wheel and the addition of a manual or automatic focusing lens system. An electronic imager (CCD array or video camera) is placed optically conjugate to a viewing screen suc... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6508761 | Monocular borescope or endoscope with offset mask A monocular borescope or endoscope is provided with an image relaying means (16) defining a longitudinal axis (L)(and with a viewing means comprising an ocular lens (20) and field mask (18) defining a central axis (C) which is parallel to and offset from ... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6363193 | Endoscope optics An endoscope optics including a housing receiving an image-observation device and a tubular stem. The stem is secured to a distal end of the housing. An image transmitting device is mounted inside the stem. The image-observation device is aligned inside t... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6309348 | Endomicroscope system The endomicroscope system includes an operation microscope and a flexible image transmission system and is distinguished by the fact that the flexible image transmission system ends in an imaging device (2), which is arranged between the objective lens (1... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6099467 | Device for positioning components within endoscopic systems A device for positioning components within endoscopic systems comprises a hermetically sealed housing. An outer ring element is mounted to rotate about the outer side of said housing and carries on its circumference at least one outer magnet. Further, an ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6077220 | Endoscope with drying agent What is described here is an endoscope including an endoscope optical system and a desiccant which is introduced into and fixed in the mounting space of the endoscope optical system. The invention excels itself by the provisions that the desiccant is pres... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5980453 | Endoscope with low distortion An endoscope with an eyepiece and an objective lens system used for observing an object in an environmental media. The distal most optical element in the objective lens system is a spherical lens. The spherical lens has a curved distal surface that contac... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5951463 | Hand-held endoscopic viewing system A hand held endoscopic viewing system including a viewing assembly, an eyepiece assembly, and a handle is disclosed. The components are releasably mounted for ease of use and cleaning. The viewing assembly incorporates a fiber optic image bundle for carry... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5746693 | Flexible endoscopic apparatus and methods of use An attachment for an endoscope is disclosed, the attachment comprising a flexible extension portion for extending an optical output of the endoscope eyepiece to a remote location for direct visualization at the remote location, a coupling for optically co... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5630788 | Endoscope with curved end image guide An endoscope comprising an elongated endoscope body having a distal end, an objective carried by the endoscope body adjacent the distal end and an elongated fiberoptic image guide in the endoscope body for transmitting an image proximally. The objective h... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5569163 | Disposable surgical instrument A surgical instrument includes at least one member fabricated with a material which is capable of deforming in the presence of a deforming agent such as water, organic solvent, air, heat, light, etc. Thus, a disposable surgical endoscope is provided where... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5377668 | Apparatus and method for endoscopic diagnostics and therapy A fiberscope is constructed with one or more of a pivoted eyepiece, a cannula insertion assembly capable of housing a retractable fiber bundle and/or delivering distention fluid, a disposable sheath and seal assembly and an encasement for a fiber bundle. ... | 01/03/1995 |
| 5368014 | Modular endoscope having easily replaceable parts An endoscope, particularly an arthroscope, preferably composed of an illumination module (17) and a viewing module (1) which can be connected together, with the viewing module (1) being provided with an optical system carrying shaft (2) which can be inser... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5152278 | Surgical endoscope apparatus An endoscope is provided through which diagnostic, therapeutic or surgical apparatus can be inserted. The endoscope includes a tubular body having an eyepiece at its proximal end portion of a catheter structure and fiber optics extending from its distal e... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5125394 | Endoscopic adapter with lamina interface An adapter for an endoscopic system. An ocular piece is suitable for substitution for the eye-piece of a conventional endoscope. The ocular piece includes a window that is fitted into the end of a barrel-like member and slightly recessed from the edge the... | 06/30/1992 |
| 4964710 | Disposable rigid endoscope An endoscope is provided with an objective lens system, an ocular lens and an intermediate relay lens system. The relay lens system is a hybrid system using both plastic and glass elements. The plastic elements comprise an even plurality (N) of axially al... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4924854 | Detection devices A detection device comprising a longitudinally extending hollow body (7) having a light input position (11) located transversely between the ends thereof, one end comprising an output or viewing window end (10) and the other end comprising an output/input... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4862874 | Endoscope for removal of thrombi from pulmonary arterial vessels An endoscope having at least one light conductor, an image conductor and a rinsing channel, whereby the light and the image conductor as well as the rinsing channel open at a tip of an end part at the patient end of the endoscope, the end part of the endo... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4807594 | Adapter assembly for endoscopic video camera An endoscopic adapter assembly for coupling a video camera head and an endoscope having a proximal end, the adapter includes an ocular adapter for engaging securely the proximal end of the endoscope. An endoscope-engageable portion engages the coupler ada... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4736733 | Endoscope with removable eyepiece A sterilizable catheter of micro-thin diameter has a central coherent fiber bundle for carrying an image to a viewing means, which is surrounded by light fibers. The proximate end of the catheter is provided with a coupling means for aligning the coherent... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4702571 | Instrument for visual observation utilizing fiber optics An instrument includes a main housing, carrying laterally adjustable eyepieces, and a probe housing which is connected to the main housing by means of a flexible joint or coupler. This flexible joint allows relative articulation and rotation of the two ho... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4676593 | Eyepiece and photographing device for fiberscope In an eyepiece or photographing device for a fiberscope having a bundle of optical fibers for image transmission and an eyepiece or photographing optical system for observing or photographing the exit end face of the bundle, an optical monocrystalline pla... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4633882 | Device for diagnosing body cavity interiors with ultrasonic waves A device for diagnosing body cavity interiors which comprises an elongated insertion portion for introduction into a body cavity. The insertion portion includes a guide tube extending along the length thereof with a window formed in the insertion portion ... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4561446 | Ultrasonic probe which can be introduced into a body An exemplary embodiment includes a probe tube at which an ultrasonic array is disposed. The aim of the disclosure is to construct an ultrasonic probe which, given an optimally small overall diameter, can particularly be employed for bladder endoscopy of m... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4489728 | Device for diagnosing body cavity interior with supersonic waves A device for diagnosing a body cavity interior with supersonic waves is disclosed wherein a supersonic wave tip is inserted into a body cavity to transmit and receive supersonic waves to diagnose internal organs with the supersonic waves and an endoscope ... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4466444 | Ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus includes an insertion section formed by a flexible elongate tube having a distal end portion and a proximal end portion. A driving shaft passes through the flexible elongate tube of the insertion section between a contro... | 08/21/1984 |
| 4440157 | Hard endoscope A hard endoscope which can be removably fitted with a photographing device in the eyepiece part and by which, for example, a body cavity in which it is inserted can be observed and photographed is disclosed. In the case of taking a photograph with a hard ... | 04/03/1984 |
| 4217891 | Novel arthroscope An arthroscope is constructed within a sheath having a cross-sectional configuration generally rectilinear, but with the longer sides slightly arcuate. The dimension of the sheath along the minor axis of its cross-section is as small as possible to accomm... | 08/19/1980 |
