Fujifilm corporation (20240307028). ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE simplified abstract
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ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE
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Inventor(s)
Yasuhiko Morimoto of Ashigarakami-gun (JP)
Toshizumi Tanaka of Ashigarakami-gun (JP)
Shozo Iyama of Ashigarakami-gun (JP)
ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240307028 titled 'ULTRASOUND ENDOSCOPE
The abstract describes an ultrasonic endoscope with various components such as an ultrasonic transducer, a distal end portion body, an erecting base housing portion, a treatment tool lead-out port, an erecting base, and a cleaning communication hole.
- Ultrasonic endoscope with an ultrasonic transducer and a treatment tool lead-out port.
- Erecting base housing portion with an opening for the treatment tool lead-out port.
- Erecting base that changes the lead-out direction of the treatment tool.
- Cleaning communication hole for external communication on the opposite side of the opening.
Potential Applications: - Medical procedures requiring precise imaging and treatment in internal organs. - Minimally invasive surgeries where visualization and treatment are crucial.
Problems Solved: - Improved visualization and treatment capabilities in endoscopic procedures. - Enhanced maneuverability and control of treatment tools.
Benefits: - Higher accuracy and efficiency in medical procedures. - Reduced risk and trauma for patients during surgeries.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Ultrasonic Endoscope for Medical Procedures This technology can be used in hospitals, clinics, and surgical centers for a wide range of endoscopic procedures, increasing the quality of care and patient outcomes.
Questions about Ultrasonic Endoscope: 1. How does the ultrasonic transducer improve imaging in endoscopic procedures?
The ultrasonic transducer emits high-frequency sound waves to create detailed images of internal organs, allowing for better visualization during procedures.
2. What is the significance of the cleaning communication hole in the endoscope design?
The cleaning communication hole enables external cleaning and maintenance of the endoscope, ensuring its longevity and performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
an ultrasonic endoscope includes: an ultrasonic transducer having an ultrasonic vibrator; a distal end portion body disposed continuously with a proximal end side of the ultrasonic transducer; an erecting base housing portion that is disposed in the distal end portion body and has an opening which opens toward one side in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the distal end portion body; a treatment tool lead-out port that communicates with the inside of the erecting base housing portion; an erecting base that is disposed in the inside of the erecting base housing portion and changes a lead out direction of a treatment tool led out from the treatment tool lead-out port; and a cleaning communication hole that is formed in a wall surface on a side opposite to a side where the opening of the erecting base housing portion is disposed and communicates with an outside.
