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Surgery > Endoscope EndoscopeEndoscope patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/28/06 - 20060293558 - Colonoscopy video processing for quality metrics determination A computer-based method that allows automated measurement of a number of metrics that likely reflect the quality of a colonoscopic procedure. The method is based on analysis of a digitized video file created during colonoscopy, and produces information regarding insertion time, withdrawal time, images at the time of maximal intubation, ... 12/28/06 - 20060293557 - Methods and apparati for surgical navigation and visualization with microscope (micro dex-ray) An improved system and method for macroscopic and microscopic surgical navigation and visualization are presented. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention an integrated system can include a computer which has stored three dimensional representations of a patient's internal anatomy, a display, a probe and an operation microscope. In exemplary ... 12/28/06 - 20060293556 - Endoscope with remote control module or camera An endoscope with image-capture device remote from the probe is disclosed. The endoscope assembly has a probe, an illumination source such as one or more LEDs, and an image capture device located remotely from the probe such that the user does not have to bear the weight of the image ... 11/23/06 - 20060264704 - Capsule-type medical apparatus An capsule-type medical apparatus includes a sealed container; and a wiring board which is housed in the sealed container and on which a functional circuit performing a predetermined function while the capsule-type medical apparatus is inserted into a subject is mounted. The wiring board includes a plurality of comparatively rigid ... 11/23/06 - 20060264703 - Endoscopic imaging apparatus and capsule-type endoscope An endoscopic imaging includes an image sensor having a polygonal outline; a lens for focusing an image onto the image sensor; a lens support member abutting on the image sensor, and supporting the lens; and an abutting portion formed while extending from a lower edge portion of the lens support ... 11/23/06 - 20060264702 - Capsule-type medical device In order to realize a capsule-type medical device suitable for improving efficiency of wireless transmission/reception using an antenna to increase radiowave power, a capsule-type medical device is configured so as to comprise an image-capturing illumination unit in which an illumination optical system and an image-capturing unit are provided as a ... 11/23/06 - 20060264701 - Method and system for minimizing leakage of a distending medium during endoscopic procedures A system for minimizing leakage of fluid distending media by the sides of the endoscopic instrument in endoscopic procedures such as arthroscopy, hysteroscopy or laparoscopy. A double-wall flexible tubular sheath having walls containing pressurized fluid is mounted over an endoscopic instrument. The double-wall flexible tubular sheath moves in and out ... 11/16/06 - 20060258901 - Capsule-type medical apparatus A capsule-type medical apparatus includes a capsule-shape sealed container accommodating an electric component for executing a predetermined function; and a switch unit arranged in a substantially center of the sealed container, and controlling supply of electric power for driving the electric component according to action of a magnetic field from ... 11/09/06 - 20060252987 - Capsule endoscope apparatus A signal processing circuit of an external device includes a CPU and a memory which are not shown. A program for estimating at least one of the position and orientation of a capsule endoscope on the basis of strength signals received through respective antennas is installed in the signal processing ... 11/09/06 - 20060252986 - Capsule-type medical apparatus, medical capsule housing, and production method thereof A capsule-type medical apparatus includes a distal-end cover which is formed in a substantially hemispherical dome shape, the distal-end cover having an open bonding end portion; a drum portion cover which is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, the drum portion cover having an open bonding end portion; a function ... 09/14/06 - 20060206002 - Rotate-to-advance catheterization system A system of rotate-to-advance medical devices including catheters, dilators, occluders, stents, suprapubic catheters and camera introducers configured with external screw threads and depending substantially on rotation for means of advancement and emplacement in mammalian genitourinary and gastrointestinal passages and organs. ... 08/17/06 - 20060183972 - Operation apparatus controller and surgery system The operation apparatus controller controls a group of apparatuses including multiple medical apparatuses, which respectively can store patient IDs. Also, the operation apparatus controller has a patient ID comparing section which compares the patient ID stored in the various apparatuses within the group of apparatuses and a notifying section which ... 08/17/06 - 20060183971 - Cellular telephone with remote video scope and motion detector A cellular telephonic video scope and motion detector with the video scope and motion detector remotely and removably connected to the input/output port of the cellular telephone. A further embodiment allows control of the direction of the distal end of the video scope. A further embodiment allows attachment of the ... 07/27/06 - 20060167339 - Immobilizable in vivo sensing device An in vivo sensing device including an immobilizer that may immobilize the device in an in vivo location. The immobilizer may be activated by for example a processor or in response to an in vivo condition or in response to a signal from an outside operator. ... 07/06/06 - 20060149126 - Endoscopy device with integrated rfid and external network capability A unit of equipment designed for use in endoscopic surgery includes radio frequency identification (RFID) circuitry and a network interface. The RFID circuitry can be used to store information of various types, such as component usage tracking information, user preferences, usage logs, error logs, device settings, etc. The network interface ... 06/08/06 - 20060122458 - Devices and methods for tissue access Methods and apparatus are provided for selective surgical removal of tissue, e.g., for enlargement of diseased spinal structures, such as impinged lateral recesses and pathologically narrowed neural foramen. In one variation, tissue may be ablated, resected, removed, or otherwise remodeled by standard small endoscopic tools delivered into the epidural space ... 05/25/06 - 20060111609 - Articulating endoscopic instrument An endoscopic instrument comprises a shaft, comprising a proximal end and a distal end. A grip comprising a handle is arranged at said proximal end of said shaft and a tool having at least an open and a closed position is arranged at said distal end of said shaft. Said ... 05/04/06 - 20060094927 - Operating instrument system for endoscope An endoscope operating instrument system which includes a back-and-forth movement mechanism for providing a back-and-forth movement drive force required to operate a forceps located at a distal end of the operating instrument and an insertion/withdrawal mechanism designed to insert and withdraw the insert section via an endoscope channel. A winding ... 04/27/06 - 20060089526 - Self-sealing closure for an ophthalmic cannula A self-sealing closure device adapted to selectively seal an extra-ocular end of a cannula. The closure is designed to prevent the flow of fluids through the cannula in the absence of an instrument being positioned within the cannula. The elastic closure includes a first portion that extends at least partially ... 04/20/06 - 20060084838 - Instrument for re-insertion of a gastrostoma tube A medical instrument provides assistance in reinserting a gastrostoma tube easily. The instrument includes a searching bar and a fistula expander. A main body of the searching bar is a tubular body, a front end of the searching bar presents a hemispherical shape, and a side hole is defined near ... 02/09/06 - 20060030751 - Endoscopic system equipped with gas supply apparatus An endoscopic system includes an endoscope having a delivery member available to supply a body cavity of a specimen and, in addition thereto, a gas supply apparatus from which predetermined gas is supplied to a body cavity via a delivery member. The endoscopic system further includes a determination unit that ... 12/29/05 - 20050288547 - Operating instrument system for endoscope An endoscope operating instrument system which includes a back-and-forth movement mechanism for providing a back-and-forth movement drive force required to operate a forceps located at a distal end of the operating instrument and an insertion/withdrawal mechanism designed to insert and withdraw the insert section via an endoscope channel. A winding ... 12/29/05 - 20050288546 - Device employing camera connector An endoscopic system is disclosed, and can include a disposable catheter, a reusable camera assembly, and a camera connector system. A small cable and cable connector for feeding through a narrow channel of the disposable catheter is disclosed. A connector for connecting to a video console via an improved connector ... 12/29/05 - 20050288545 - Flexible tube for endoscope and method for manufacturing the same A flexible tube for endoscope comprising a helical tube, a net tube put on the helical tube, an outer skin put on an outer peripheral surface of the net tube, and a topcoat put on a surface of the outer skin. The outer skin and the topcoat are molded substantially ... 12/08/05 - 20050272971 - Medical treatment system, endoscope system, endoscope insert operation program, and endoscope device An analyzing unit 9 is connected to an inserting-operation information collecting unit 5, an endoscope video output unit 6, and a processing device 2, and receives live inserting-operation information and endoscope image, standard inserting-operation information as stored information, and an endoscope image correlated therewith (endoscope image which is obtained by ... 11/24/05 - 20050261548 - Endoscope angle portion An endoscope angle portion comprises an angle portion structure. The angle portion structure includes angle ring units each of which comprises pivoting joint portions extending from its both ends and has a shape that is notched obliquely in directions away from the pivoting joint portions, and wherein adjacent ones of ... 11/17/05 - 20050256370 - Endoscope system for operating medical device by voice In an endoscope system according to the present invention, a system controller includes a communication I/F, a display I/F, a voice recognizing circuit which recognizes a voice signal from a microphone, a remote control I/F which receives and transmits data to/from a remote controller, a voice synthesizing circuit which synthesizes ... 11/10/05 - 20050250983 - Endoscopic instrument having reduced diameter flexible shaft A medical instrument comprising a flexible, filamentous shaft slideably disposed in a sheath, the instrument including an electronic imaging system comprising an image sensor carried on a distal end portion of the instrument. The shaft may be used as a guidewire for a complementary guided device, or it may be ... 10/13/05 - 20050228222 - Method of manufacturing endoscope flexible tube The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a flexible tube for an endoscope including heating a flexible tube member formed at least partly of metal and covering an outer coat thereon, wherein the flexible tube member is heated by irradiating a near infrared ray. The near infrared ray can ... 10/13/05 - 20050228221 - Endoscope information processor and processing method An endoscopic information processing system in accordance with the present invention comprises: a shape analyzing unit that analyzes an insertional shape acquired by detecting the shape of an insertion unit of an endoscope which is inserted into a body cavity; and an information providing unit that provides information on the ... 09/15/05 - 20050203337 - Repairing method for endoscope and endoscope infrared heating system A repairing method for an endoscope includes inserting into a cylindrical heating element a repair part of at least one endoscope having a resin material applied on an outer peripheral surface of the endoscope, causing the heating element to generate heat by supplying power to the heating element in order ... 09/15/05 - 20050203336 - Endoscope An endoscope capable of preventing the cover member from being damaged and also preventing the airtight failure from being caused is disclosed. A projection 172 can reparably join with an opening 137. It becomes possible for the cover fitting member 170 and the cover member 130 to rotate together as ... 08/18/05 - 20050182291 - Endoscope apparatus An endoscope apparatus including: an elongated insertion section; an adaptor, which has an illuminating section including optical elements, and an observation optical system, that are attached to and removed from a tip of the insertion section; a sensor provided in the adaptor; and electrical contacts for the illumination section, and ... 08/11/05 - 20050177023 - Electronic endoscope, and method for transferring programs An electronic endoscope system which is largely composed of a scope and a processor. The processor includes a primary or patient's circuit and a secondary circuit which are so connected as to be able to communicate with each other for data transmission in an electrically insulated state. The secondary circuit ... 07/21/05 - 20050159641 - Optical system for stereoscopic rigid endoscope An optical system for stereoscopic rigid endoscope is provided with first and second objective optical systems arranged to have a predetermined clearance therebetween and an optical path combining system that polarizes light passed through the first and second objective optical systems in directions perpendicular to each other. The optical path ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |