Fujifilm corporation (20240099690). ULTRASONIC ENDOSCOPE simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 ULTRASONIC ENDOSCOPE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ULTRASONIC ENDOSCOPE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ULTRASONIC ENDOSCOPE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hirotoshi Kosawa of Kanagawa (JP)
ULTRASONIC ENDOSCOPE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240099690 titled 'ULTRASONIC ENDOSCOPE
Simplified Explanation
An ultrasonic endoscope includes a radial type ultrasound transducer in the distal end part of an insertion part, with various features such as observation window, illumination window, forceps port, and nozzle provided in the center surface portion. The outer peripheral surface portion serves as a dead space caused by the ultrasound transducer, with a height different from the center surface portion in at least part of the region.
- Radial type ultrasound transducer in distal end part
- Observation window, illumination window, forceps port, and nozzle in center surface portion
- Outer peripheral surface portion as dead space
- Height difference in outer peripheral surface portion
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in medical procedures such as endoscopy, laparoscopy, and other minimally invasive surgeries where visualization and precise imaging are crucial.
Problems Solved
1. Improved visualization and imaging in medical procedures 2. Enhanced maneuverability and control during endoscopic procedures
Benefits
1. Enhanced imaging capabilities 2. Improved accuracy in diagnosis and treatment 3. Minimally invasive nature reduces patient discomfort and recovery time
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhanced Imaging Technology for Minimally Invasive Surgeries"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include previous patents or research related to ultrasonic endoscopes, radial type ultrasound transducers, and medical imaging technologies.
Unanswered Questions
How does the technology compare to traditional endoscopes in terms of imaging quality and accuracy?
The article does not provide a direct comparison between the new ultrasonic endoscope and traditional endoscopes in terms of imaging quality and accuracy.
What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of using this ultrasonic endoscope in medical procedures?
The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks of using the ultrasonic endoscope in medical procedures.
Original Abstract Submitted
an ultrasonic endoscope includes a radial type ultrasound transducer in a distal end part of an insertion part, in which a distal end surface of the distal end part includes, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the distal end surface, a center surface portion positioned on a center side of the distal end surface, and an annular outer peripheral surface portion positioned outside the center surface portion, an observation window, an illumination window, a forceps port, and a nozzle are provided in the center surface portion, the outer peripheral surface portion is a dead space of the distal end surface caused by the ultrasound transducer, and in a case where a longitudinal axis direction of the insertion part is defined as a height direction on the distal end surface, at least part of region of the outer peripheral surface portion has a height different from the center surface portion.
