Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090199949 | Disposable Connector For Use With Endoscopic Apparatus - A device for sealing and cutting a disposable multilumen tubing used with an endoscopic apparatus is disclosed. The device comprises a first jaw and a second jaw pivotally articulated to one another, each having a front portion and a rear portion. At least one heating assembly is fixed within the front portion of at least one of the jaws, said heating assembly having a heating element. There also is wiring for connecting the heating assembly to an energy source, supplying electrical power thereto. At least one operating handle engagement portion is provided, which positions the device with respect to a port provided at an operating handle of the endoscopic apparatus and secures the device with respect to the multilumen tubing. | 08-13-2009 |
20120232345 | CAMERA ASSEMBLY FOR MEDICAL PROBES - There is provided herein a camera assembly for use with a medical probe, such as an endoscope, the assembly comprising a main body configured to be mounted on an endoscope tip section, wherein said main body comprises at least one camera and at least one illumination source. | 09-13-2012 |
20130039899 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR APPLYING TISSUE SEALANTS AND ADHESIVES - Methods of application and devices thereof for tissue adhesives. The adhesives comprise a plurality of components which are provided separately but which are mixed together to form the adhesive. At least one component is a crosslinkable protein solution and at least one other component is a crosslinking material solution. The devices preferably include a mixing unit, which may include dynamic mixing elements, static mixing elements, or a combination of the two. | 02-14-2013 |
20130172676 | MULTI-CAMERA ENDOSCOPE HAVING FLUID CHANNELS - There is provided a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the tip section comprising a unitary fluid channeling component adapted to channel fluid for insufflations and/or irrigation, the unitary fluid channeling component comprising: a proximal opening adapted to receive a fluid tube, the proximal opening being in fluid flow connection with a front fluid (I/I) channel and a side fluid channel. | 07-04-2013 |
20130274551 | Fluid Channeling Component of a Multi-Camera Endoscope - There is provided herein a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the tip section comprising: a fluid channeling component for a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the fluid channeling component comprising one or more fluid channels configured for flowing for insufflation and/or irrigation fluid, and one or more support elements adapted to receive, support and/or secure a flexible electronic circuit board and/or one or more of a front camera, a side camera, an optical assembly, and a light source attached thereto; and a folded flexible electronic circuit board. | 10-17-2013 |
20140148644 | Multi-Element Cover for a Multi-Camera Endoscope - There is provided herein a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the tip section comprising: a front looking camera and a front discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the Field Of View (FOV) of said front looking camera; a right side looking camera and a right discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the FOV of said right side looking camera; a left side looking camera and a left discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the FOV 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. | 05-29-2014 |
20140213850 | Compact Multi-Viewing Element Endoscope System - 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. | 07-31-2014 |
20140296628 | Endoscope Tip Position Visual Indicator and Heat Management System - 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. | 10-02-2014 |
20140296643 | Image Capture Assembly for Use in a Multi-Viewing Elements Endoscope - 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. | 10-02-2014 |
20140296866 | Multiple Viewing Elements Endoscope Having Two Front Service Channels - An endoscope assembly has a tip that includes at least one front-pointing camera and at least one front illuminator associated therewith, at least one side-pointing camera and at least one side illuminator associated therewith, a first front service channel with a first exit point, and a second front service channel with a second exit point where the first and the second service channel exit points are located in close proximity on the front distal end of the tip. Further, an interior volume of the tip is in a range of 2.75 cm | 10-02-2014 |
20140309495 | Multiple Viewing Elements Endoscope System With Modular Imaging Units - An optical assembly adapted to be positioned within an endoscope tip and having three modular camera units, comprising: a front modular camera unit defined by a front central axis and a first and second side modular camera units defined by first and second side central axes that are substantially parallel to one another and substantially perpendicular to the front central axis. Each modular camera unit further comprises a holder for housing an associated optical element and an image sensor in data communication with a corresponding printed circuit board. The front, first side and second side modular camera units are respectively positioned in first, second and third compartments of an assembly holder. | 10-16-2014 |
20140316198 | Circuit Board Assembly of a Multiple Viewing Elements Endoscope - There is provided herein, an electronic circuit board assembly for a tip section of a multiple viewing elements endoscope, the assembly including a base board configured to carry a first metal frame to support a front looking viewing element and a second metal frame to support a side looking viewing element; and a flexible illumination circuit board comprising a front foldable panel configured to carry three sets of front illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the front looking viewing element, and a side foldable panel configured to carry a set of side illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the side looking viewing element. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316204 | Removably Attachable Endoscopic Water Bottle Assembly and A Flushing Adaptor Thereof - The present specification describes an endoscopic water bottle assembly including a cap configured to attach a water bottle and having a port configured to receive a supply tube; a supply tube assembly, having a distal end and a proximal end; and a water bottle configured to receive said cap, wherein the cap includes a first coupling portion to removably attach the water bottle to a second coupling portion, which is attached to an endoscopic main control unit and is configured to receive said first portion of the coupling system. The present specification also describes a flushing adaptor for connecting a fluid source to a dual lumen supply tube, where the flushing adaptor includes a first opening, a second opening, and a housing with a chamber for fluidly connecting said first and second openings, that enables fluid received from said first opening to be distributed throughout the tube via the connector. | 10-23-2014 |
20140333742 | White Balance Enclosure for Use with a Multi-Viewing Elements Endoscope - 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. | 11-13-2014 |
20140343361 | Tip Protector for a Multi-Viewing Elements Endoscope - A tip protector for a multiple viewing element endoscope is provided, that protects the front as well as side viewing elements in the tip. In one embodiment, the protector comprises wings that act as shock absorbers. The protector is further designed such that the endoscope can washed without having to remove the protector from the tip. | 11-20-2014 |
20140364691 | Circuit Board Assembly of A Multiple Viewing Elements Endoscope - There is provided herein, an electronic circuit board assembly for a tip section of a multiple viewing elements endoscope, the assembly including a base board configured to carry a first metal frame to support a front looking viewing element and a second metal frame to support a side looking viewing element; and a flexible illumination circuit board comprising a front foldable panel configured to carry three sets of front illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the front looking viewing element, and a side foldable panel configured to carry a set of side illuminators for essentially illuminating the field of view (FOV) of the side looking viewing element. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364692 | Fluid Distribution Device For A Multiple Viewing Elements Endoscope - 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. | 12-11-2014 |
20150057500 | System for Connecting and Disconnecting A Main Connector and A Main Control Unit of An Endoscope - The present specification describes systems for connecting/disconnecting a main connector of an endoscope assembly to the main control unit. In an embodiment, the system includes an elongated protruding member located on the main connector which is adapted to fit into a female fitting member placed in an opening on the surface of the main control unit wherein said female fitting member is coupled to a motor, which on activation causes the female fitting member to rotate and engage with the elongated protruding member. In an embodiment, the system includes a male bayonet component located on the main connector for connecting with a female bayonet component placed in an opening on a surface of the main control unit, wherein said female fitting member is coupled to a slidable switch through a crankshaft in the main control unit. | 02-26-2015 |
20150105618 | Camera Assembly for Medical Probes - There is provided herein a camera assembly for use with a medical probe, such as an endoscope, the assembly comprising a main body configured to be mounted on an endoscope tip section, wherein said main body comprises at least one camera and at least one illumination source. | 04-16-2015 |
20150182105 | Suction Control Unit For An Endoscope Having Two Working Channels - A suction control unit placed on an endoscope to control application of suction through at least one of two working channels of the endoscope. The suction unit has first and second valves with first and second valve openings, at a proximal end, that lead through to a distal end, which is adapted to be placed on the first and second ports of the two working channels. The suction unit has a channel extending between the first and second valves, an opening extending from a front wall to a rear wall of the housing and through the channel, and a switcher having a handle and a shaft with a through hole. When the shaft is placed within the opening and in a first position, suction is applied to both the working channels. When the shaft is placed within the opening and in a second position, suction is applied to only one of the two working channels. | 07-02-2015 |
20150305601 | Multi-Element Cover for a Multi-Camera Endoscope - There is provided herein a tip section of a multi-camera endoscope, the tip section comprising: a front looking camera and a front discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the Field Of View (FOV) of said front looking camera; a right side looking camera and a right discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the FOV of said right side looking camera; a left side looking camera and a left discrete illuminator to essentially illuminate the FOV 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. | 10-29-2015 |
20150313450 | Stopper for the Cables of a Bending Section of An Endoscope - The present specification discloses an endoscope with a plurality of steering cables for maneuvering the bending section, some of which are positioned on the internal walls of the bending section using cable guides. Cable stoppers placed in the last vertebra (proximal articulated segment) of the bending section are used to secure the cable close to the distal tip at one end, and to the knobs located in the endoscope handle at the other end. In one embodiment, one of the cable stoppers is located such that it is flanged to the proximal end of the distal tip. This design leaves more free space in the internal diameter of the last vertebra and does not cause obstruction or interference in the proper functioning of other components, such as the front working channel, during the movement of the four steering cables for maneuvering the bending section. | 11-05-2015 |
20150313451 | Elevator for Directing Medical Tool - There is provided herein an endoscope assembly comprising at least one front-pointing viewing element on a front end of a distal section of the endoscope assembly, at least one side-looking viewing element on at least one side wall of the distal section of the endoscope assembly, a working channel configured for insertion of a medical tool towards the distal section, and a system for regulating the direction of exit of medical device wherein said system enables the medical device to exit at multiple angles to the long dimension of the endoscope device either from the front end or through side walls of the distal section of the device. | 11-05-2015 |
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20130124576 | Dynamic data fabrication for database applications - A computer-implemented method and apparatus for fabricating data for database applications. The method comprises intercepting a command issued by an application, the command being addressed to a database; formulating a problem in accordance with the command; obtaining a solution for the problem, the solution comprising fabricated data; providing a second command for updating the database with the fabricated data; and providing the command to the database, whereby a response from the database based on the fabricated data is provided to the application. | 05-16-2013 |
20130196305 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING QUESTIONS - A computer-implemented method and apparatus for generating questions. The method comprises receiving a rule; dynamically generating a graph representing a question, the graph comprising one or more nodes, each node associated with a rule having one or more variables; sampling a value from the value domain for the variable; and synthesizing a textual representation of the graph. | 08-01-2013 |
20140214396 | Specification properties creation for a visual model of a system - A method, system and computer program product for creation of specification properties for a visual model of a system. The specification properties are useful for verification of a verification model corresponding to the visual model. The computer-implemented method comprising automatically generating, by a processor, a specification property for a verification model based on a selection by a user of at least one element in a visual model, wherein the visual model defines a computerized system, wherein the verification model corresponds to the visual model. | 07-31-2014 |
20140237450 | Test data generation utilizing analytics - A method and apparatus for generating test by data utilizing analytics. The method, the method comprising: receiving a characteristic of a first data set, the first data set representative of data to be used by a computer program application; receiving a second data set, the second data set representative of additional data to be used by the computer program application; performing data analytics on the second data set for extracting a set of properties of the second data set; determining a similarity degree between the set of properties and the characteristic of the first data set; and responsive to the similarity degree being below a threshold, generating test data based on the set of properties. | 08-21-2014 |
20150046138 | VEHICULAR SIMULATION TEST GENERATION - A method comprising using at least one hardware processor for: providing a plurality of behavioral models of vehicular components; providing a plurality of simulated vehicular components; providing a model of interaction between at least some of said vehicular components; and generating a simulation test for said vehicular components by defining continuous behavioral functions for said plurality of behavioral models and for said plurality of simulated vehicular components, wherein each of said continuous behavioral functions comprises a superimposition of a finite number of continuous functions each having a finite number of parameters, and wherein at least some of said continuous behavioral functions interrelate in accordance with said model of interaction. | 02-12-2015 |