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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 05, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 06, 2011
Armen P. Sarvazyan, Lambertville, NJ (US);
Aleksandr Pasechnik, Manalapan, NJ (US);
Sergey Tsyuryupa, Westampton, PA (US);
Vladimir Egorov, Princeton, NJ (US);
Armen P. Sarvazyan, Lambertville, NJ (US);
Aleksandr Pasechnik, Manalapan, NJ (US);
Sergey Tsyuryupa, Westampton, PA (US);
Vladimir Egorov, Princeton, NJ (US);
Artann Laboratories Inc., Trenton, NJ (US);
Abstract
A handgrip for a colonoscope shaft is equipped with a novel compact multifunction force and torque sensor allowing for a comprehensive characterization of colonoscope manipulation during a colonoscopy procedure. A two-part hinge design of the handgrip in combination with the multifunction sensor provides for a light weight design in a compact package making using the handgrip convenient and natural. An electronic unit is provided to receive the sensor data wirelessly and calculate a variety of motion parameters guiding a medical practitioner during the procedure and aimed at making colonoscopy safer and less painful.