Laparoscopic defogging apparatus
June 1, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesEndoscope with cleaning device Urological endoscope particularly resectoscope Blood incubator device Systems and methods for maintaining a clear visual field during endoscopic procedures Single channel scope cleaning method and apparatus 5237984 Electronic video dental camera Method and apparatus for preheating an optical instrument prior to use thereof in a medical procedure System and method for cleaning viewing scope lenses Patent #: 5392766 InventorApplicationNo. 457012 filed on 06/01/1995US Classes:600/169, Fog prevention219/429, With vessel and stand392/433, With exposed radiant heating element600/102With chair, table, holder, or other supportExaminersPrimary: Dvorak, Linda C. M.Assistant: Flanagan, Beverly M. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61B 001/06AbstractA laparoscopic defogging apparatus for regulating and maintaining the temperature of a lens and end portion of the laparoscope is disclosed. A receptacle is provided which contains a first sterile fluid at a sufficient depth to allow the lens and end portion of the laparoscope to be placed in thermal contact with the first sterile fluid. A container is provided into which the receptacle is placed, which container is adapted to receive and contain a second sterile fluid at a sufficient depth to provide thermal contact with at least a part of the receptacle side wall portion. A heating device is provided to heat the sterile fluids whereby the laparoscope is maintained at a constant desired temperature, thereby preventing lens fogging.Field of SearchSterilizableFog prevention With chair, table, holder, or other support Duck-Billed specula (e.g., vagina) Sterilizable Having means for cooling or heating body, treating or collected material or device Means for cooling or heating material FOR BODY TREATMENT ARTICLE OR MATERIAL (I.E., "SURGICAL" OR THERAPEUTIC TYPE) Electrical devices Crystal or other vibratory device Light means Combined with container, enclosure, or support for material to be heated Portable or mobile With vessel and stand With heating unit unitary with or attached to the stand For fluid heating (e.g., gas or liquid, etc.) Flexible container (e.g., water bottle, etc.) Plural compartments With support for workpiece | |
