This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Active years: 2026.
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Title: Amir Taefi: Inventor of a Motorized Endoscopic Instrument Drive Module
Introduction
Amir Taefi is an inventor based in Sacramento, California. His work includes a patented device designed to help advance and withdraw an operating instrument through an endoscope while reducing the risk of tissue injury. Taefi is credited with 1 patent.
Latest Patents
Taefi’s patent, “Motorized Endoscopic Instrument Drive Module,” describes a module that attaches removably to an endoscope and uses a motor-driven pair of wheels to feed an instrument into it. The wheels may be constrained at their sides to help prevent binding while gripping the instrument.
The motor can be activated by a user-operated button or by a sensor that detects the instrument. A timer circuit runs the motor for a set period, advancing the instrument to or near the end of the endoscope. After the instrument stops, the operator can continue advancing it manually.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects Taefi’s contribution to the design of endoscopic equipment, with a focus on controlled instrument movement and practical operation during procedures.
Collaborations
Taefi’s coworker is Albert K. Chin. The available information identifies Chin as a coworker but does not specify his role in the patent.
Conclusion
Amir Taefi’s patented drive module combines motorized feeding with manual control to support instrument advancement through an endoscope.
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