View source for 20240041307. SCOPE WITH EXPANDABLE WORKING CHANNEL simplified abstract (GYRUS ACMI, INC. D/B/A OLYMPUS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AMERICA)

=SCOPE WITH EXPANDABLE WORKING CHANNEL=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:GYRUS ACMI, INC. D/B/A OLYMPUS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AMERICA|GYRUS ACMI, INC. D/B/A OLYMPUS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES AMERICA]]


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==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Joey Magno of Dudley MA (US)|Joey Magno of Dudley MA (US)]][[Category:Joey Magno of Dudley MA (US)]]

[[:Category:Jeffrey M. Schmitt of Bolton MA (US)|Jeffrey M. Schmitt of Bolton MA (US)]][[Category:Jeffrey M. Schmitt of Bolton MA (US)]]

==SCOPE WITH EXPANDABLE WORKING CHANNEL - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240041307 titled 'SCOPE WITH EXPANDABLE WORKING CHANNEL

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes an endoscope that has a flexible body and an expandable and collapsible working channel. The endoscope also includes an optical sensor located at the distal tip, which provides a field of view. In the collapsed configuration, the working channel is collapsed, and the channel wall is in a first position relative to the endoscope body, defining a smaller cross-sectional area. In the expanded configuration, the channel wall is displaced, and the working channel defines a larger cross-sectional area.

* The endoscope has an expandable and collapsible working channel.
* The endoscope body is flexible.
* An optical sensor is located at the distal tip of the endoscope body.
* The optical sensor provides a distal field of view.
* In the collapsed configuration, the working channel is collapsed, and the channel wall is in a first position relative to the endoscope body.
* In the expanded configuration, the channel wall is displaced, and the working channel defines a second cross-sectional area that is larger than the first cross-sectional area.

Potential Applications:
* Medical procedures requiring visualization and access to narrow or restricted areas within the body.
* Minimally invasive surgeries where a larger working channel is needed for the insertion of tools or instruments.

Problems Solved:
* Provides a flexible endoscope with an expandable working channel, allowing for improved access to different areas of the body.
* Offers a larger working channel when expanded, enabling the use of larger tools or instruments.

Benefits:
* Enhanced visualization and access during medical procedures.
* Reduced invasiveness and trauma to the patient.
* Improved efficiency and effectiveness of procedures.




==Original Abstract Submitted==

an endoscope may include an expandable and collapsible working channel, a flexible endoscope body, and an optical sensor located at a distal tip of the endoscope body. the optical sensor can provide a distal field of view from the distal tip. in the collapsed configuration, the working channel can be collapsed such that a channel wall is in a first position relative to the endoscope body and the working channel defines a first cross-sectional area. in the expanded configuration, the channel wall is displaced relative to the first position and the working channel defines a second cross-sectional area that is larger than the first cross-sectional area.



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