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US5569160A
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Optical trocar
Assignee: Covidien LP
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Filing: 1995-03-21
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Granted: 1996-10-29
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Expires: 2015-03-21
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to an optical obturator which includes a sleeve having a longitudinal bore between a proximal end and a distal end. The longitudinal bore of the sleeve is configured to receive at least a portion of an endoscope or like image transferring system. An image passing member, such as an optical window is positioned at the distal end of the sleeve and is provided to permit optical images to pass into the longitudinal bore of the sleeve and to permit illumination light to pass to the surgical site. An automatically retracting blade is positioned distal to the image passing member to facilitate penetration of body tissue.
Inventors
- 👤 Jude S. Sauer
- 👤 Michael G. Oravecz
- 👤 Roger J. Greenwald
- 👤 Alexander I. Kobilansky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/34; A61B17/3417; A61B17/3494; A61B17/3496; A61B90/00; A61B90/30; A61B2090/306; A61B90/36; A61B90/361
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus comprising: a) an outer sleeve member having a seal and a longitudinal bore extending therethrough, the longitudinal bore dimensioned to receive endoscopic instruments therethrough; b) an inner sleeve member removably positioned in the outer sleeve, the inner sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end and including: i) a bore dimensioned to receive an endoscope; ii) a recess formed in a distal end; iii) a cutting blade movably positioned at the distal end; iv) an actuator positioned at the proximal end and operatively connected to the cutting blade, the actuator selectively moving the cutting blade between a retracted position and an extended position with respect the recess, the cutting blade being movable to the retracted position when the actuator is moved to a predetermined position; and v) an image passing member positioned at the distal end, the image passing member directing images into the bore of the inner sleeve member when the endoscope is positioned in the bore.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus comprising: a) an outer sleeve member having a seal and a longitudinal bore extending therethrough, the longitudinal bore dimensioned to receive endoscopic instruments therethrough; b) an inner sleeve member removably positioned in the outer sleeve, the inner sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end and including: i) a bore dimensioned to receive an endoscope; ii) a recess formed in a distal end; iii) a cutting blade movably positioned at the distal end; iv) an actuator positioned at the proximal end and operatively connected to the cutting blade, the actuator selectively moving the cutting blade between a retracted position and an extended position with respect the recess, the cutting blade being movable to the retracted position when the actuator is moved to a predetermined position; and v) an image passing member positioned at the distal end, the image passing member directing images into the bore of the inner sleeve member when the endoscope is positioned in the bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the actuator includes a trigger movable in a proximal direction to move the cutting blade to the extended position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein initial movement of the actuator in a first direction moves the blade to the extended position and further movement of the actuator in the first direction moves the blade to the retracted position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the image passing member is an optical window including four substantially flat surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the image passing member is an optical window which includes at least one conical surface for receiving optical images.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 4, further comprising a pair of elongated blade arms operatively connecting the cutting blade and trigger.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising a spring biasing the cutting blade to the retracted position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 7, further comprising a pivotable lever operatively connected to the trigger and configured to slide the blade arms to move the cutting blade between the retracted and extended positions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
152 words
In combination an endoscope, an apparatus for receiving the endoscope, and a cannula assembly for receiving the apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a) a sleeve member having a outer dimension sized for reception in an opening in the cannula assembly, the sleeve member including a bore dimensioned to receive the endoscope and terminating at its distal end in an image passing member, the image passing member having a recess formed therein to receive a cutting blade; b) a cutting blade movably positioned with respect to the image passing member; and c) an actuator positioned at the proximal end of the sleeve member and operatively connected to the cutting blade, the actuator selectively moving the cutting blade from a retracted position positioned in the recess to an extended position at least partially extending from the recess, the cutting blade being movable to the retracted position when the actuator is moved to a predetermined position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
152 words
In combination an endoscope, an apparatus for receiving the endoscope, and a cannula assembly for receiving the apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a) a sleeve member having a outer dimension sized for reception in an opening in the cannula assembly, the sleeve member including a bore dimensioned to receive the endoscope and terminating at its distal end in an image passing member, the image passing member having a recess formed therein to receive a cutting blade; b) a cutting blade movably positioned with respect to the image passing member; and c) an actuator positioned at the proximal end of the sleeve member and operatively connected to the cutting blade, the actuator selectively moving the cutting blade from a retracted position positioned in the recess to an extended position at least partially extending from the recess, the cutting blade being movable to the retracted position when the actuator is moved to a predetermined position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the actuator includes a trigger movable in a proximal direction to move the cutting blade to the extended position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the image passing member is a prism including four substantially flat surfaces.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the image passing member is a lens which includes at least one conical surface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising a pair of elongated blade arms operatively connecting the cutting blade and trigger.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 13, further comprising a spring biasing the cutting blade to the retracted position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the cannula assembly includes a cannula housing, a cannula sleeve and a seal in the cannula housing.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the endoscope includes a bundle of fiber optic elements or objective lenses.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein initial movement of the actuator in a first direction moves the blade to the extended position and further movement of the actuator in the first direction moves the blade to the retracted position.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the actuating member comprises a trigger mechanism proximally movable to first, second and third positions, wherein movement of the trigger mechanism from the first position to the second position deploys the blade and movement from the second position to said third position retracts the blade.
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