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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2022
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2016
Endomaster Pte Ltd, Singapore, SG;
Hoya Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Tae Zar Lwin, Singapore, SG;
Isaac David Penny, Singapore, SG;
Christopher Lee Shih Hao Sam Soon, Singapore, SG;
Tomonori Yamamoto, Singapore, SG;
Naoyuki Naito, Tokyo, JP;
Tetsu Hirayama, Tokyo, JP;
Takahiro Kobayashi, Tokyo, JP;
ENDOMASTER PTE LTD, Singapore, SG;
HOYA CORPORATION, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An embodiment of the invention is an endoscopy system with newly designed docking block, brake control, wire tension adjustment, bending angle sensor, memory chip data storage, valve control, imaging lens cleaning, optimized lumen arrangement and distal position sensor. The docking block can have a one-touch retaining mechanism. Braking control can be accessed by the endoscopist at the hand grip or knobs. Wire tension can be relaxed or tightened in response to surgeon or endoscopist control. Bending angle sensors can protect surgical instruments. Memory chip can store usage data of the endoscope. Multiple valves can have priority control. Lenses can be cleaned with one touch of a button. Lumens can be arranged to maximize imaging and lighting angles. Position markers accompanied with sensors can position the distal end of the endoscope automatically in the optimal position.