EUS valve assemblies
US12226078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00137
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable air and water (AW) valve assembly and suction valve assembly for an EUS instrument. The AW assembly includes an AW valve and an endcap for receiving the AW valve therebetween. The AW valve includes an AW stem connected to a valve stem. The suction valve assembly includes a suction valve disposed in a suction endcap. The suction valve also includes a valve stem. The valve stem is disposed between a suction valve opening such that portions of the valve stem extend beyond opposed ends of the suction endcap. The suction valve is formed from a suction stem and a piston connected to the suction stem.
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