Patent classifications
A61B1/128
Compact binocular image capture device
An image capture device includes a plurality of stacked ceramic circuit boards, an image sensor, signal conditioning electronics, and a connector. Each ceramic circuit board is parallel and directly coupled to at least one other circuit board. The image sensor is mounted to a first ceramic circuit board. The signal conditioning electronics are mounted to one or more of the stacked ceramic circuit boards and are coupled to receive electrical signals generated by the image sensor. The image capture device is enclosed by a shaft and the stacked ceramic circuit boards are stacked along a length of the shaft. The connector is mounted to a second ceramic circuit board that is on an opposite side of the plurality of stacked ceramic circuit boards from the first ceramic circuit board. The connector is mounted to a side of the second ceramic circuit board facing away from the first ceramic circuit board.
Imaging device and optical unit
An imaging device having an imaging lens system includes: an outermost cover member of the imaging lens system; a light source arranged inside the cover member; and a heat dissipation member is configured to dissipate heat of the light source to the cover member, thereby defogging the cover member by heat of the heat dissipation member.
LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS FOR ENDOSCOPE
A light source apparatus includes: a first light source; a second light source configured to emit light having a dimming resolution lower than a dimming resolution of the first light source; a holder configured to hold the first light source and the second light source on a first surface of the holder; a substrate provided to face a second surface of the holder, the second surface being different from the first surface, and a circuit configured to control driving of the first light source and the second light source being mounted on the substrate; a first wiring configured to electrically connect the first light source and the substrate; and a second wiring configured to electrically connect the second light source and the substrate, wherein a length of the first wiring is shorter than a length of the second wiring.
MOUTH MIRROR APPARATUS
A mouth mirror apparatus includes a carrier seat that has first and second receiving spaces and multiple outlet passages embedded in a surrounding wall and intercommunicating the first and second receiving spaces. The mouth mirror apparatus further includes a handle grip cooperating with the carrier seat to define an air inlet passage that communicates with the second receiving space, a mirror body rotatably disposed in the first receiving space, and an impeller connected to the mirror body and driven by air which flows from the air inlet passage. Through combination of the mirror body, the impeller, and the arrangement of the air outlet passages, the mouth mirror apparatus can direct air current to render different functions.
Vision preservation system for medical devices
The present disclosure includes vision preservation systems for medical devices, such as cryospray devices for use with endoscopes. Exemplary embodiments provide a distal attachment in the form of a shroud or cap that mounts to the end of a flexible endoscope. A purging fluid supply mechanism is provided along the length of the endoscope, providing a channel for purging fluid, such as gas, to communicate between the endoscope tip and an external gas supply. The cap or shroud assembly incorporates a lens clearing flow field adjustment mechanism, such as nozzles, designed to direct warm (room temperature or higher) purging fluid across a lens at the scope tip. Another flow deflection mechanism, such as a guide or nozzle, may be included with the cap to direct purging fluid at an angle away from the lens.
METHOD FOR OPERATING THE HEATING SYSTEM OF AN ENDOSCOPE, HEATING SYSTEM OF AN ENDOSCOPE, AND ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM
A method for operating a heating system of an endoscope. The endoscope including a heating element and a temperature sensor in a distal region of the endoscope and a supply unit outside of the endoscope, the supply unit being connected to the heating element and the temperature sensor, wherein the supply unit activates and deactivates a power supply for the heating element on a basis of a temperature measurement value ascertained by means of the temperature sensor using two-state control, and a monitoring unit including a monitoring circuit which is powered by the power supply for the heating element. The method including: monitoring, with the monitoring circuit, the temperature sensor for a malfunction; and interrupting the power supply to the heating element if the malfunction of the temperature sensor is determined.
DISPOSABLE LIGHT HANDLE FOR ENDOSCOPY
A single-use sterile light source apparatus for endoscopy is provided. One example apparatus includes a main body acting as casing, a connection port configured to attach to an endoscope, a LED light emitter capable of producing light with different intensities, at least one circuit board coupled to the LED light emitter, a non-rechargeable battery unit, and a power switch for controlling the intensity of the LED light emitter.
CAMERA MODULE AND ENDOSCOPE
The present disclosure relates to the field of optical technologies and provides a camera module and an endoscope. The camera module includes: a connecting base, including a first connecting member and a first circuit board; wherein the first circuit board is installed in the first connecting member; and a camera, including a housing, a second circuit board, a light source assembly, and a lens assembly; wherein the second circuit board, the light source assembly, and the lens assembly are respectively installed in the housing; the housing is removably connected to the first connecting member; the first circuit board and the second circuit board are electrically connected to each other.
ACTIVE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ANATOMIC SITES
Systems, devices, and methods for temperature and pressure management of an anatomic site are provided. A system can include a scope configured to provide a view of an anatomic site, an energy delivery device configured to deliver therapy energy to the anatomic site, a first irrigation conduit configured to transfer fluid to the anatomic site, a first temperature sensor situated to provide first temperature data associated with the anatomic site, and control circuitry electrically coupled to receive the first temperature data, the control circuitry being configured to adjust, based at least in part on the first temperature data, at least one of (i) a first temperature of the fluid, (ii) a flow parameter of the fluid, or (iii) a setting of the energy delivery device to manage a second temperature of the anatomic site.
Endoscopic device and heat radiator
An endoscopic device includes a manipulator body and an insertion portion including opposed respective proximal and distal ends. The insertion portion is connected to the manipulator body via the proximal end. A first heat generator is configured to be attached to the manipulator body. A heat radiator is configured to be detachably attached to the manipulator body and is thermally connected to the first heat generator. The heat radiator includes at least one air inlet port through which air flows in and at least one air outlet port having an area smaller than an area of the at least one air inlet port.