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Bioptic instrument
Assignee: Pentax Corp
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Filing: 1978-12-11
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Granted: 1984-03-13
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Expires: 1998-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A direction changing device for a bioptic instrument having a protrusion provided at the top opening edge of an insertion passage into which a bioptic member or the like of an endoscope is inserted. The top opening edge is positioned in the vicinity of an objective lens of the endoscope or before the objective lens. The protrusion serves as a fulcrum to bend a pipe of bioptic instrument. A depressing member is located adjacent the protrusion to deflect an element of the instrument over the protrusion. The inserted member may be a device for taking samples or a fluid injection system. The instrument body may have a hood attached to the outer end with a direction changing protrusion on it. The hood may be rotatable relative to the instrument body. Deflection of the sample device of fluid stream is accomplished by positioning the deflection member relative to the passage in the instrument. A valve may be employed to seal the passage from contaminating elements. The deflecting member may be stationary or pivoted on the body or the hood and can be remotely actuated. It may be flexible or solid and be annular or a protrusion. The deflecting member can also positively engage the sample taking device and it may be arranged for pivotal movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Teruo Ouchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; A61M25/0105; A61M25/0133; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/00064; A61B1/00071; A61B1/0008; A61B1/00089; A61B1/00098; A61B1/00101; A61B1/00131; A61B1/00137; A61B1/00163; A61B1/00165; A61B1/012; A61B1/018; A61B1/12; A61B10/00; A61B10/0045; A61B10/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A medical instrument for insertion into the body for the study of internal areas, comprising: an elongate hollow member having a hollow passage therein, an opening at the terminus of said passage; a member for insertion into said passage; an optical member disposed in the vicinity of said opening; means disposed adjacent said opening to deflect said insertion member to a suitable angle; said means to deflect being further operable to selectively deflect the flow of a stream of cleaning fluid from said hollow passage onto a body cavity surface or onto said optical member; a hood surrounding said opening; said means to deflect comprising a member extending beyond said opening and adapted to be positioned to deflect said insertion member; said means to deflect further comprising a pivoting deflection member having a flow directing channel to deflect said stream of fluid onto said optical member; and wherein said insertion member is adapted to deliver said stream of fluid toward said means to deflect.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A medical instrument for insertion into the body for the study of internal areas, comprising: an elongate hollow member having a hollow passage therein, an opening at the terminus of said passage; a member for insertion into said passage; an optical member disposed in the vicinity of said opening; means disposed adjacent said opening to deflect said insertion member to a suitable angle; said means to deflect being further operable to selectively deflect the flow of a stream of cleaning fluid from said hollow passage onto a body cavity surface or onto said optical member; a hood surrounding said opening; said means to deflect comprising a member extending beyond said opening and adapted to be positioned to deflect said insertion member; said means to deflect further comprising a pivoting deflection member having a flow directing channel to deflect said stream of fluid onto said optical member; and wherein said insertion member is adapted to deliver said stream of fluid toward said means to deflect.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
169 words
A medical instrument for insertion into the body for the study of internal areas, comprising: an elongate hollow member having a hollow passage therein, an opening at the terminus of said passage; a member for insertion into said passage; an optical member disposed in the vicinity of said opening; means disposed adjacent said opening to deflect said insertion member to a suitable angle; said means to deflect being further operable to selectively deflect the flow of a stream of cleaning fluid from said hollow passage onto a body cavity surface or onto said optical member; a hood surrounding said opening; said means to deflect comprising a member extending beyond said opening and adapted to be positioned to deflect said insertion member; said means to deflect further comprising a pivoting deflection member having a flow directing channel to deflect said stream of fluid onto a portion of the area to be studied; and wherein said insertion member is adapted to deliver said stream of fluid toward said means to deflect.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
169 words
A medical instrument for insertion into the body for the study of internal areas, comprising: an elongate hollow member having a hollow passage therein, an opening at the terminus of said passage; a member for insertion into said passage; an optical member disposed in the vicinity of said opening; means disposed adjacent said opening to deflect said insertion member to a suitable angle; said means to deflect being further operable to selectively deflect the flow of a stream of cleaning fluid from said hollow passage onto a body cavity surface or onto said optical member; a hood surrounding said opening; said means to deflect comprising a member extending beyond said opening and adapted to be positioned to deflect said insertion member; said means to deflect further comprising a pivoting deflection member having a flow directing channel to deflect said stream of fluid onto a portion of the area to be studied; and wherein said insertion member is adapted to deliver said stream of fluid toward said means to deflect.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
186 words
A medical instrument for insertion into the body for the study of internal areas, comprising: an elongate hollow member having a hollow passage therein, an opening at the terminus of said passage; a member for insertion into said passage; an optical member disposed in the vicinity of said opening; means disposed adjacent said opening to deflect said insertion member to a suitable angle; said means to deflect being further operable to selectively deflect the flow of a stream of cleaning fluid from said hollow passage onto a body cavity surface or onto said optical member; a hood surrounding said opening; said means to deflect comprising a member extending beyond said opening and adapted to be positioned to deflect said insertion member; said means to deflect further comprising a pivoting deflection member having a first flow directing channel to deflect said stream of fluid onto said optical member and a second flow directing channel to deflect said stream of fluid onto a portion of the area to be studied; and wherein said insertion member is adapted to deliver said stream of fluid toward said means to deflect.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
186 words
A medical instrument for insertion into the body for the study of internal areas, comprising: an elongate hollow member having a hollow passage therein, an opening at the terminus of said passage; a member for insertion into said passage; an optical member disposed in the vicinity of said opening; means disposed adjacent said opening to deflect said insertion member to a suitable angle; said means to deflect being further operable to selectively deflect the flow of a stream of cleaning fluid from said hollow passage onto a body cavity surface or onto said optical member; a hood surrounding said opening; said means to deflect comprising a member extending beyond said opening and adapted to be positioned to deflect said insertion member; said means to deflect further comprising a pivoting deflection member having a first flow directing channel to deflect said stream of fluid onto said optical member and a second flow directing channel to deflect said stream of fluid onto a portion of the area to be studied; and wherein said insertion member is adapted to deliver said stream of fluid toward said means to deflect.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said means to deflect is mounted for pivotal movement on said hood.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said means to deflect is mounted beyond said opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 5 further comprising a recess disposed in said hood, said means to deflect comprising a pivoting deflection member having a pivot point disposed in said recess.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein said means to deflect is pivotably mounted for rotation on an axis parallel to said opening edge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-13 | 1987-09-12 | 1988-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-13 | 1991-09-12 | 1992-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-13 | 1995-09-12 | 1996-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |