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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 11, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2009
Joshua D. Talbert, Cottonwood Heights, UT (US);
Jeremiah D. Henley, Midvale, UT (US);
Donald M. Wichern, South Ogden, UT (US);
Joshua D. Talbert, Cottonwood Heights, UT (US);
Jeremiah D. Henley, Midvale, UT (US);
Donald M. Wichern, South Ogden, UT (US);
Olive Medical Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Abstract
A system, apparatus and methods for providing a single use imaging device for sterile environments is disclosed and described. A single use high definition camera used for general purpose surgical procedures including, but not limited to: arthroscopic, laparoscopic, gynecologic, and urologic procedures, may comprise an imaging device that is a sterile and designed to ensure single use. The imaging device may have a single imaging sensor, either CCD (charge coupled device) or CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor), encased in a housing. The imaging device may further include the ability to be attached to an optical coupling device, using C-Mount threads or another proprietary or unique connection method. The imaging device may further include a cable to transmit data to and from a camera control unit.