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View optimizer and stabilizer for use with surgical scopes

US9050037B2 · kind B2 · utility

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158References

10Claims

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Assignee

Minimally Invasive Devices, Inc. · US

Inventors

Wayne L. Poll · New Albany, US
Matthew J. Huddleston · Galena, US
Caroline M. Crisafulli · Columbus, US
Adam Landis · Reynoldsburg, US
Gregory P. Drach · Monroe, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 10, 2009
Grant date	Jun 9, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 26, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/3344
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present application discloses several devices for maintaining visualization with a surgical scope. The embodiments of the device are adapted to shield, defog or clean the lens of the surgical scope while the surgical scope is being used to perform a surgical procedure within a patient's body. In some embodiments, the view optimizer is provided in multiple parts enabling separation of one or more operator control features from engagement with the surgical scope. In some embodiments, the view optimizer features stabilization means for securement and positioning with the surgical scope.

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