Endoscope with multidirectional extendible arms and tool with integrated image capture for use therewith
US10743744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3492
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope and methods of use thereof is provided with at least one multi-functional, multi-directional arm supporting a plurality of imaging, lighting and other sensory elements. The multi-functional arms provide a mounting platform upon which cameras, lights and sensors may be mounted to generate multiple-angled images and video, arena-like lighting and other data relevant to performing a diagnostic or MIS procedure. The multi-directional arms may be inserted through a single portal in the endoscope and deployed in multiple directions from a single portal once inserted into a body cavity. The pitch, roll, length and curvature of each of the extending arms may be individually or jointly adjusted to create a customized view of an internal space during an endoscopic procedure. The extending arms may also include communication elements to wirelessly transmit the images and other data generated by the sensory elements to a remote computing and display device.
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