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Endoscope forceps stopcock
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1985-09-06
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Granted: 1987-03-31
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Expires: 2005-09-06
Abstract
Abstract An endoscope forceps stopcock has a cylindrical body. The body has a lower engagement section detachably fitted to an insertion mouthpiece of an endoscope, and an upper engagement section to which a cap is detachably fitted. The body and cap are connected to each other by a coupling member. A valve section is formed in the body between the engagement sections to close an insertion channel and provided with a pushing section and an insertion section allowing for the insertion of medical operation instruments. The pushing section presses the cap in accordance with the extent of the deformation of the valve section when the pressure in the insertion channel is increased, thereby holding the cap in cooperation with the upper engagement section.
Inventors
- 👤 Nobuaki Akui
- 👤 Yasuhiro Ueda
- 👤 Akira Suzuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/00131; A61B1/00137; A61B1/012; A61B1/018; A61M; A61M39/00; A61M39/02; A61M39/06; A61M39/0606; A61M2039/0633; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/912
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
An endoscope forceps stopcock fitted to an insertion mouthpiece provide at an insertion port of an insertion channel of an endoscope allowing for the insertion of medical instruments which comprises: a substantially cylindrical body prepared from elastic material and fitted to the insertion mouthpiece, said cylindrical body including an engagement section formed at one end opening of the cylindrical body to be detachably engaged with the insertion mouthpiece, another engagement section formed at another end opening of the cylindrical body, and a valve section provided between both engagement sections in the cylindrical body to close the insertion port of the insertion channel, provided with an insertion section allowing for the insertion of medical operation instruments, and capable of being elastically deformed in the axial direction of the insertion channel in accordance with the magnitude of pressure prevailing in the insertion channel; and a cap detachably engaged with said other engagement section of the cylindrical body; wherein said valve section has a pushing section for pressing the cap in accordance with the extent of the deformation of the valve section when the pressure in the isnertion channel is increased, thereby holding the cap in cooperation with said other engagement section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
An endoscope forceps stopcock fitted to an insertion mouthpiece provide at an insertion port of an insertion channel of an endoscope allowing for the insertion of medical instruments which comprises: a substantially cylindrical body prepared from elastic material and fitted to the insertion mouthpiece, said cylindrical body including an engagement section formed at one end opening of the cylindrical body to be detachably engaged with the insertion mouthpiece, another engagement section formed at another end opening of the cylindrical body, and a valve section provided between both engagement sections in the cylindrical body to close the insertion port of the insertion channel, provided with an insertion section allowing for the insertion of medical operation instruments, and capable of being elastically deformed in the axial direction of the insertion channel in accordance with the magnitude of pressure prevailing in the insertion channel; and a cap detachably engaged with said other engagement section of the cylindrical body; wherein said valve section has a pushing section for pressing the cap in accordance with the extent of the deformation of the valve section when the pressure in the isnertion channel is increased, thereby holding the cap in cooperation with said other engagement section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
108 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 1, wherein said other engagement section of the cylindrical body includes an annular projection extending radially inward from the other end opening edge of the cylindrical body, an annular groove formed in the inner wall of the cylindrical body so as to be set adjacent to the annular projection, and an annular shoulder section defined between the annular projection and annular groove; and said cap is provided with a flange which is engaged with the annular groove, and is securely held between the pushing section of the valve section and the shoulder section when the pressure in the insertion channel rises.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 2, wherein the pushing section is provided with an annular projection which extends from the valve section toward the cap and is coaxially positioned with the shoulder section, and an extended end face of the annular projection defines an annular pressing plane substantially facing the shoulder section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 3, wherein said pressing plane contacts the flange of the cap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 3, wherein said flange is provided with an escape depression facing the pressing plane, and when normal pressure prevails in the insertion channel, the pressing plane is set slightly apart from the flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 1, wherein said insertion section of the valve section is provided with an insertion hole having a smaller diameter than that of the medical operation instruments, the insertion hole being positioned substantially concentric with the insertion channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 6, wherein said cap includes a thin-walled section facing the valve section, and a cap side insertion section formed in the thin-walled section to allow for the insertion of the medical operation instruments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 7, wherein said cap side insertion section is provided with a slit longer than the diameter of the medical operation instruments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 1, wherein said insertion section of the valve section is provided with a slit longer than the diameter of the medical operation instruments.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 1, wherein said cap includes a thin-walled section facing the valve section, and a cap side insertion section formed in the thin-walled section to allow for the insertion of the medical operation instruments.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 8, wherein said cap side insertion section is provided with an insertion hole narrower than the diameter of the medical operation, instruments; and said slit and insertion hole are set substantially concentric with the insertion channel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 9, wherein said slit extends in the axial direction of the insertion channel, and is made progressively narrower from the cap to the insertion channel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 9, wherein said valve section is provided with tightening means for pressing the slit to close it.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
85 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 13, wherein said valve section is provided with a bottomed cylinder extending into the insertion channel; said slit is formed in the bottom of the cylinder; said cylinder is engaged with the insertion channel, and is provided with a larger diameter section whose outer diameter is made larger than the diameter of that of the insertion channel which is pressed radially inward by the inner wall of the insertion channel, said larger diameter section constituting said tightening means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
73 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 1, wherein said cap includes a thin-walled section facing the valve section, a cap side insertion section formed in the thin-walled section to allow for the insertion of the medical operation instruments, and a cap side engagement section formed on the end of the cap away from the cylindrical body with the thin-walled section interposed therebetween and being capable of detachably engaging with the insertion mouthpiece.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
78 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 1, wherein said cap includes a first thin-walled section facing the valve section, a first cap side insertion section formed in the first thin-walled section to allow for the insertion of the medical operation instrument, a second thin-walled section facing the first thin-walled section at a prescribed interval, and a second cap side insertion section formed in the second thin-walled section to allow for the insertion of the medical operation instruments.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 1, which further comprises a coupling member prepared from an elastic material to effect connection between the cylindrical body and cap.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 17, wherein said cylindrical body, cap and coupling member are integrally prepared from an elastic material.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
170 words
An endoscope forceps stopecock provided from elastic meaterial and fitted to an insertion mouthpiece provided at an insertion port of an insertion channel of an endoscope allowing for the insertion of medical instruments which comprises: a first member removably fitted to the insertion mouthpiece and having a first valve section disposed to close the insertion port of the insertion channel and an engagement section; and a second member having an engagement section removably fitted to the engagement section of the first member and a second valve section disposed to face the first valve section, said first and second valve sections having insertion sections allowing for the insertion of medical instruments, respectively, at least one of the insertion sections being normally closed, and said first valve section having a pushing portion for pressing the engagement section of the second member in accordance with the magnitude of pressure prevailing in the insertion channel, thereby holding the engagement section of the second member in cooperation with the engagement section of the first member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
170 words
An endoscope forceps stopecock provided from elastic meaterial and fitted to an insertion mouthpiece provided at an insertion port of an insertion channel of an endoscope allowing for the insertion of medical instruments which comprises: a first member removably fitted to the insertion mouthpiece and having a first valve section disposed to close the insertion port of the insertion channel and an engagement section; and a second member having an engagement section removably fitted to the engagement section of the first member and a second valve section disposed to face the first valve section, said first and second valve sections having insertion sections allowing for the insertion of medical instruments, respectively, at least one of the insertion sections being normally closed, and said first valve section having a pushing portion for pressing the engagement section of the second member in accordance with the magnitude of pressure prevailing in the insertion channel, thereby holding the engagement section of the second member in cooperation with the engagement section of the first member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 19, wherein said first and second valve sections are arranged to define a space between them.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The endoscope forceps stopcock according to claim 19, which further comprises a coupling member for connecting the first and second members.
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