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Fluid distribution device for a multiple viewing elements endoscope

US9993142B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims

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Assignee

EndoChoice, Inc. · US

Inventors

Golan Salman · Atlit, IL
Amram Aizenfeld · Ramot Menashe, IL
Stephan Wieth · Klein Nordende, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 26, 2014
Grant date	Jun 12, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 9, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B1/00137
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided herein a tip section for an endoscope assembly that includes a fluid distribution device for circulating fluid for cleaning a body cavity. In an embodiment, the tip section includes a groove aligned with side jet channels, where multiple holes drilled above the groove, through the periphery of a tip cover covering the tip section, provide an exit for the fluid circulated by the side jet channels in all directions around the tip cover. In another embodiment, the tip section includes a removable attachment that covers jet channel openings. Multiple holes drilled through the cover provide a multiple jet exit for the fluid circulated by the jet channels in multiple directions around the tip cover.

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