Extendable Ureteroscope Sheath
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220354520A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-10

    申请号:US17728534

    申请日:2022-04-25

    Abstract: A sheath assembly for use with an endoscope and an endoscope that includes the sheath assembly. The sheath assembly can include an elongate tubular sheath configured to thread onto a shaft of the endoscope. The sheath can include a pliable segment at a distal end of the sheath, and a tensile filament extends along a circumference of the pliable segment. The tensile filament can form a cinching loop at a distal end of the pliable segment. The sheath can be displaceable along the endoscope between a retracted position and an extended position. The pliable segment can extend distally beyond a distal end of the endoscope to form a chamber, and proximal displacement of the tensile filament tightens the cinching loop to convert the chamber from an open configuration to a closed configuration.

    Automatic fluid flow system with retractable connection

    公开(公告)号:US12055249B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-06

    申请号:US17373546

    申请日:2021-07-12

    CPC classification number: F16L37/12 G01G17/04

    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to apparatus and methods for automatic fluid flow system connectors. The system generally includes a load cell interface coupled to a console and a ring connector coupled to a fluid collection system. The ring connector can be releasably engaged with the load cell using a bayonet locking mechanism. One of the ring connector or the load cell can include a plate transitionable along a transverse axis between an engaged position and a disengaged as the ring connector rotates about a transverse axis. The plate can include electrical contacts configured to engage along the transverse axis and mitigate wear and damage to the electrical contacts, extending the usable life of the system.

    Close-Packed Small Core Optical Fiber Bundles

    公开(公告)号:US20240252243A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-01

    申请号:US18566030

    申请日:2022-05-31

    CPC classification number: A61B18/26 A61B2018/2211 A61B2018/263

    Abstract: A medical instrument is disclosed that includes an elongate flexible shaft, a plurality of optical fibers extending along the length, and a laser control module coupled with the optical fibers. The instrument is configured for insertion into a patient body and/or into a working channel of an endoscope (e.g., ureteroscope). The instrument is configured for ablation of body tissue and/or a foreign substance within the body. The optical fibers can define a cross-sectional diameter within a range of 50 μm to 150 μm. Three or more of the optical fibers can be bundled together defining a circumscribed circle having a cross-sectional diameter less than 500 μm. Some optical fibers are peripherally disposed along the shaft and are configured to direct light radially outward. A lumen extending along the length of the shaft is coupled with fluid port coupled with the shaft.

    Automatic fluid flow system with latch connection

    公开(公告)号:US12235150B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-25

    申请号:US18537483

    申请日:2023-12-12

    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to apparatus and methods for automatic fluid flow system connectors. The system generally includes a load cell interface coupled to a console and a ring connector coupled to a fluid collection system. The ring connector can be releasably engaged with the load cell using an engagement structure such as a latch, locking arm, or spring clip mechanism. The ring connector and load cell can include electrical contacts configured to engage along an axis that extends perpendicular to a surface that the electrical contacts are disposed on. Advantageously, reduced wear on the electrical contacts should extend the usable life of the system.

    Automatic Fluid Flow System with Retractable Connection

    公开(公告)号:US20240360938A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-31

    申请号:US18765516

    申请日:2024-07-08

    CPC classification number: F16L37/12 G01G17/04

    Abstract: An automatic fluid flow measuring system for detecting a fluid weight change of a fluid collection system includes a load cell configured to detect a downward force and a ring connector configured to releasably couple to the load cell. The load cell can include a plate movable along a transverse axis orthogonal to a face of the plate. The plate can include a first electrical contact. The ring connector is configured to transition between an unlocked position and a locked position on the load cell. The ring connector can include a second electrical contact configured to communicate with the first electrical contact in the locked position.

    Automatic fluid flow system with push-button connection

    公开(公告)号:US11703365B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-18

    申请号:US17373535

    申请日:2021-07-12

    CPC classification number: G01F1/56 F16M11/22 G01F15/18 F16M2200/024

    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to apparatus and methods for automatic fluid flow system connectors. The system generally includes a load cell interface coupled to a console and a ring connector coupled to a fluid collection system. The ring connector can be releasably engaged with the load cell using a push-button actuated locking mechanism. Embodiments of the locking mechanism can include a latch and aperture engagement, a shelf and ledge engagement, or a track and channel engagement, or combinations thereof. The ring connector and load cell can include electrical contacts configured to engage along an axis that extends perpendicular to a surface on which the electrical contacts are disposed. This is believed to reduce wear on the electrical contacts, thereby extending the usable life of the system.

    Automatic Fluid Flow System with Push-Button Connection

    公开(公告)号:US20220018692A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-20

    申请号:US17373535

    申请日:2021-07-12

    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to apparatus and methods for automatic fluid flow system connectors. The system generally includes a load cell interface coupled to a console and a ring connector coupled to a fluid collection system. The ring connector can be releasably engaged with the load cell using a push-button actuated locking mechanism. Embodiments of the locking mechanism can include a latch and aperture engagement, a shelf and ledge engagement, or a track and channel engagement, or combinations thereof. The ring connector and load cell can include electrical contacts configured to engage along an axis that extends perpendicular to a surface on which the electrical contacts are disposed. This is believed to reduce wear on the electrical contacts, thereby extending the usable life of the system.

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