Katherine Rohena

Title: Katherine Rohena and an Endoscopic Imaging Invention.

Introduction

Katherine Rohena is an inventor associated with Worcester, California, and Karl Storz Endovision, Inc. Her patent work concerns an electrical connection system designed for the compact distal tip of an endoscope.

Latest Patents

Rohena is credited with 1 patent: “Endoscopic System with Electrical Bridge in Distal Tip.” The invention describes an electrical bridge that connects to an imaging sensor packaged in the distal tip of a scope shaft. Its insulated body has a distal surface sized no larger than the packaged sensor, with an array of contacts that connect to the sensor.

Conductive paths run through the insulated body to wire-attachment contacts. These contacts sit within the body’s cross-sectional area and extend lengthwise, allowing wires oriented in the same direction to be soldered in place. Adjacent voids receive the wires, with insulating walls on two sides. The design addresses the challenge of making electrical connections within the limited space at an endoscope’s tip.

Career Highlights

Rohena’s listed patent is associated with Karl Storz Endovision, Inc., a company working in endoscopic technology. The invention’s focus on sensor connections reflects the engineering demands of integrating imaging components into compact medical instruments.

Collaborations

Rohena’s listed coworkers include Dashiell Birnkrant and Gerard Vadenais. Their names provide context for her professional connections, though the available information does not specify their roles in the patent.

Conclusion

Katherine Rohena’s patent describes a compact electrical bridge for connecting an endoscopic imaging sensor to wires within a scope’s distal tip. It highlights a practical approach to fitting reliable electrical connections into a constrained medical-device design.