US6086530A
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Adjustable sleeve for endoscopes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-10-30
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Granted: 2000-07-11
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Expires: 2018-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A sleeve for medical instruments such as endoscopes is disclosed. The sleeve is attachable in any axial or rotational orientation on the endoscope tube. A clamp-like locking means holds the sleeve securely to the endoscope tube without causing damage, while a locking screw permits easy locking, releasing or adjustment. A flared extension at the distal end of the sleeve facilitates stabilization during medical procedures.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Mack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/00131; A61B1/00135; A61B1/0014; A61B1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A medical-instrument sleeve comprising: a hollow tube; a stabilizing extension extending beyond an axial end of said hollow tube, said stabilizing extension comprising a circumferential section of said hollow tube, said circumferential section comprising a forked stabilizing anchor; and means for clamping said tube to the medical instrument.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A medical-instrument sleeve comprising: a hollow tube; a stabilizing extension extending beyond an axial end of said hollow tube, said stabilizing extension comprising a circumferential section of said hollow tube, said circumferential section comprising a forked stabilizing anchor; and means for clamping said tube to the medical instrument.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
A medical instrument sleeve comprising: a hollow tube having a flared stabilizing extension, said stabilizing extension comprising a circumferential section of said hollow tube extending beyond an axial, distal end of said hollow tube, said circumferential section of said hollow tube comprising a forked stabilizing anchor and being flared outwardly and away from the axis of said hollow tube; and means for clamping said tube to the medical instrument, said clamping means comprising a slotted section of said hollow tube at one end of said hollow tube, a collar around said slotted section, and a screw through said collar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
A medical instrument sleeve comprising: a hollow tube having a flared stabilizing extension, said stabilizing extension comprising a circumferential section of said hollow tube extending beyond an axial, distal end of said hollow tube, said circumferential section of said hollow tube comprising a forked stabilizing anchor and being flared outwardly and away from the axis of said hollow tube; and means for clamping said tube to the medical instrument, said clamping means comprising a slotted section of said hollow tube at one end of said hollow tube, a collar around said slotted section, and a screw through said collar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A medical-instrument sleeve comprising: a hollow tube; and a stabilizing extension contiguous with said hollow tube, said extension having an angled segment and a stabilizing segment, said angled segment flaring said extension outwardly from the axis and circumference of the tube, and said stabilizing segment extending parallel to, and beyond a distal end of, the tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A medical-instrument sleeve comprising: a hollow tube; and a stabilizing extension contiguous with said hollow tube, said extension having an angled segment and a stabilizing segment, said angled segment flaring said extension outwardly from the axis and circumference of the tube, and said stabilizing segment extending parallel to, and beyond a distal end of, the tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The medical-instrument sleeve of claim 3 wherein said stabilizing segment comprises a forked stabilizing anchor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medical-instrument sleeve of claim 4 further comprising means for clamping said sleeve at a selectable location on the medical instrument.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The medical-instrument sleeve of claim 3 wherein said stabilizing segment comprises a serrated stabilizing anchor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medical-instrument sleeve of claim 6 further comprising means for clamping said sleeve at a selectable location on the medical instrument.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medical-instrument sleeve of claim 3 further comprising means for clamping said sleeve at a selectable location on the medical instrument.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-07-11 | 2004-01-10 | 2004-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-07-11 | 2008-01-10 | 2008-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-07-11 | 2012-01-10 | 2012-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |