公开(公告)号：US20250031946A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-30

申请号：US18911500

申请日：2024-10-10

Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.

Inventor： Avi Levy ,  Moshiko Levi ,  Golan Salman ,  Yaniv Kirma ,  Leonid Krivopisk ,  Amram Aizenfeld ,  Stephan Wieth ,  Jeruham Avron ,  Robby Dascalo ,  Mark Gilreath ,  Victor Levin

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/012 ,  A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/045 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/12 ,  G02B13/00 ,  G02B23/24

Abstract: The present specification is directed towards endoscopes, such as colonoscopes, that provide a broader field of view and allow extended access of surgical tools and also enable efficient packing of all necessary elements in the tip section, while maintaining their functionality. Also described are methods and systems for capturing and displaying still and video images using an endoscope corresponding to a left-side looking, a front-looking and a right-side looking viewing element of an endoscopic tip generated in a native aspect ratio.

公开(公告)号：US20220296086A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：US17837217

申请日：2022-06-10

Applicant: EndoChoice Inc.

Inventor： Amram Aizenfeld ,  Golan Salman ,  Hadar Schwarcz

IPC: A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/00 ,  F04B43/12

Abstract: The present specification describes a control mechanism to control fluid flow through one or more fluid channels that supply fluid to the distal tip of an endoscope. A pump is provided with an endoscope to control the flow of fluid from an external source to a combination of fluid channels within the endoscope, which supply fluid to front and side jets of a multi-jet endoscope assembly. The pump is preferably dual-direction pump that enables control of fluid to either the front jet or to the front and side jets of the endoscope.

公开(公告)号：US10925471B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-23

申请号：US15971732

申请日：2018-05-04

Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.

Inventor： Golan Salman ,  Amram Aizenfeld ,  Stephan Wieth

IPC: A61B1/015 ,  A61B1/00

Abstract: There is provided herein a tip section for an endoscope assembly that includes a fluid distribution device for circulating fluid for cleaning a body cavity. In an embodiment, the tip section includes a groove aligned with side jet channels, where multiple holes drilled above the groove, through the periphery of a tip cover covering the tip section, provide an exit for the fluid circulated by the side jet channels in all directions around the tip cover. In another embodiment, the tip section includes a removable attachment that covers jet channel openings. Multiple holes drilled through the cover provide a multiple jet exit for the fluid circulated by the jet channels in multiple directions around the tip cover.

公开(公告)号：US10517464B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-31

申请号：US15411103

申请日：2017-01-20

Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.

Inventor： Golan Salman ,  Amram Aizenfeld ,  Jeruham Avron

IPC: A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/12 ,  G02B23/24 ,  G02B27/00

Abstract: A multi-camera endoscope includes a the tip section comprising: a front looking camera and a front discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the field of view of said front looking camera; a right side looking camera and a right discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the field of view of said right side looking camera; a left side looking camera and a left discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the field of view of said left side looking camera; and a multi-component cover configured to cover and seal said tip section such as to essentially prevent entry of fluids from the environment of said endoscope to inner parts of said tip section. The tip cover includes removable or repositionable window components which provide access to internal components of the tip for repair or removal, without removing the main tip cover.

公开(公告)号：US20190167069A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-06

申请号：US16191184

申请日：2018-11-14

Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.

Inventor： Avi Levy ,  Moshiko Levi ,  Golan Salman ,  Yaniv Kirma ,  Leonid Krivopisk ,  Amram Aizenfeld ,  Stephan Wieth ,  Jeruham Avron ,  Robby Dascalo ,  Mark Gilreath ,  Victor Levin

IPC: A61B1/00 ,  G02B23/24 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/015

Abstract: The present specification is directed towards endoscopes, such as colonoscopes, that provide a broader field of view and allow extended access of surgical tools and also enable efficient packing of all necessary elements in the tip section, while maintaining their functionality. Also described are methods and systems for capturing and displaying still and video images using an endoscope corresponding to a left-side looking, a front-looking and a right-side looking viewing element of an endoscopic tip generated in a native aspect ratio.

公开(公告)号：US10130246B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US15144438

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.

Inventor： Itay Sidar ,  Tal Davidson ,  Achia Kronman ,  Yaniv Kirma ,  Yuri Gershov ,  Golan Salman

IPC: H04N7/18 ,  H04N9/47 ,  A62B1/04 ,  A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/00

Abstract: The present specification describes a system and method for computing the temperature of the tip of a multiple viewing elements endoscope based on a measurement of junction temperatures of light emitting diode (LED) illuminators inside the tip. The measurement of temperature is used for taking corrective action if the temperature exceeds a limit. The temperature measurement is used for optimizing image parameters, as the performance of image sensors is affected by changes in ambient temperature.

公开(公告)号：US09713417B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-25

申请号：US14271270

申请日：2014-05-06

Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.

Inventor： Avi Levy ,  Moshiko Levi ,  Golan Salman ,  Amram Aizenfeld ,  Stephan Wieth ,  Jeruham Avron ,  Robby Dascalo ,  Mark Gilreath ,  Leonid Krivopisk ,  Yaniv Kirma ,  Victor Levin

IPC: A61B1/04 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/06 ,  G02B23/24

CPC classification number: A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00101 ,  A61B1/00105 ,  A61B1/0011 ,  A61B1/00124 ,  A61B1/051 ,  A61B1/053 ,  A61B1/0615 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  G02B23/2484

Abstract: An image capturing assembly for use in an endoscope includes a manifold with a base and a casing extending outward from the base, a partially enclosed housing adapted to physically attach to the manifold, a foldable LED carrier substrate capable of carrying a plurality of LEDs, a flexible optical carrier substrate capable of carrying a plurality of camera sensors, and a tip cover adapted to cover the manifold, housing, LED carrier substrate, and optical carrier substrate. The manifold includes at least one continuous channel extending throughout its length. The foldable LED carrier substrate includes a central, forward facing portion, adapted to carry at least one illuminator for a front viewing element, and a pair of arms extending proximally from the central portion. Each arm includes at least one foldable protrusion adapted to carry an illuminator for a side viewing element.

公开(公告)号：US09667935B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14271234

申请日：2014-05-06

Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.

Inventor： Golan Salman ,  Victor Levin ,  Yaniv Kirma ,  Yuri Gershov

IPC: A62B1/04 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N13/00 ,  H04N9/73 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/045

CPC classification number: H04N9/735 ,  A61B1/00057 ,  A61B1/00177 ,  A61B1/00181 ,  A61B1/045

Abstract: The specification describes a white balance enclosure for use with a tip of a multi-viewing elements endoscope. The white balance enclosure is used to provide a reference white background to the plurality of viewing elements when the tip is positioned within the white balance enclosure and a white balance circuit is used to calculate and store reference white balance values based on white field/test feed signals generated by the plurality of viewing elements exposed to the reference white background.

公开(公告)号：US20170071461A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15275420

申请日：2016-09-25

Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.

Inventor： Yaniv Kirma ,  Yuri Gershov ,  Avi Levy ,  Golan Salman

IPC: A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B1/128 ,  A61B1/00006 ,  A61B1/00039 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684 ,  A61B5/064

Abstract: The present specification discloses an endoscope having a tip section equipped with multiple viewing elements. Each of the viewing elements' field of view is illuminated by a discrete illuminator, such as a LED, being operated in a flash mode. The flash mode of operation of the LEDs enable doctors to obtain a position of the endoscope tip within a patient's body from outside by viewing the light emitted by the LEDs. Since the light is emitted for short pre-defined periods of time, the heat generated by the LEDs during their periods of operation is within a safe threshold value, and does not cause any burn injury inside the patient's body.

Abstract translation: 本说明书公开了一种具有配备有多个观察元件的前端部的内窥镜。 每个观察元件的视野由诸如LED的分立照明器照亮，以闪光模式操作。 LED的闪光操作模式使得医生能够通过观察由LED发射的光从外部获得内窥镜尖端在患者体内的位置。 由于光在预定时间内短时间发射，因此在其操作期间由LED产生的热量处于安全阈值内，并且不会在患者体内造成任何烧伤。

公开(公告)号：US20160345814A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15144438

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: EndoChoice, Inc.

Inventor： Itay Sidar ,  Tal Davidson ,  Achia Kronman ,  Yaniv Kirma ,  Yuri Gershov ,  Golan Salman

IPC: A61B1/12 ,  A61B1/06 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/05

CPC classification number: A61B1/128 ,  A61B1/00006 ,  A61B1/0676 ,  A61B1/0684

Abstract: The present specification describes a system and method for computing the temperature of the tip of a multiple viewing elements endoscope based on a measurement of junction temperatures of light emitting diode (LED) illuminators inside the tip. The measurement of temperature is used for taking corrective action if the temperature exceeds a limit. The temperature measurement is used for optimizing image parameters, as the performance of image sensors is affected by changes in ambient temperature.

Abstract translation: 本说明书描述了一种用于基于在尖端内的发光二极管（LED）照明器的结温的测量来计算多个观察元件内窥镜的尖端的温度的系统和方法。 如果温度超过极限，温度的测量用于采取校正措施。 温度测量用于优化图像参数，因为图像传感器的性能受环境温度的变化的影响。