18433558. FLUID BARRIER FOR INTRALUMINAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS , AND METHODS simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
Contents
- 1 FLUID BARRIER FOR INTRALUMINAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS , AND METHODS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FLUID BARRIER FOR INTRALUMINAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS , AND METHODS - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
FLUID BARRIER FOR INTRALUMINAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS , AND METHODS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jeremy Stigall of CARLSBAD CA (US)
Nathan Andrew Williams of SAN DIEGO CA (US)
FLUID BARRIER FOR INTRALUMINAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS , AND METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18433558 titled 'FLUID BARRIER FOR INTRALUMINAL ULTRASOUND IMAGING AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS , AND METHODS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an improved intraluminal imaging device with a hermetically sealed ultrasound scanner assembly.
- The intraluminal imaging device includes a flexible elongate member, ultrasound scanner assembly, and a coating for hermetic sealing.
- The ultrasound scanner assembly has electrical components adjacent to a cavity, and the coating prevents ingress of external fluids.
- The coating provides a uniform barrier layer over diverse cross-sectional profiles to seal the scanner assembly.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in medical imaging for diagnosing and monitoring conditions within body lumens.
Problems Solved
This technology prevents external fluids from entering the ultrasound scanner assembly, ensuring accurate and reliable imaging.
Benefits
The hermetically sealed ultrasound scanner assembly improves the performance and longevity of intraluminal imaging devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
This technology can be utilized in medical devices for endoscopic procedures, minimally invasive surgeries, and other intraluminal imaging applications.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar devices with coatings for sealing components, but the specific design for hermetically sealing an ultrasound scanner assembly may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing intraluminal imaging devices in terms of image quality and durability?
This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing devices, so it is unclear how this technology stacks up against current options.
What are the potential regulatory hurdles for implementing this technology in medical devices?
The article does not address the regulatory aspects of incorporating this technology into medical devices, leaving a gap in understanding the potential challenges in gaining approval for commercial use.
Original Abstract Submitted
Improved intraluminal imaging devices and methods of manufacturing the devices are provided. In an embodiment, an intraluminal imaging device can include a flexible elongate member configured to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion, an ultrasound scanner assembly coupled to and positioned distally of the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, the ultrasound scanner assembly comprising a plurality of electrical components disposed adjacent to a cavity of the ultrasound scanner assembly, and a coating extending over and directly contacting the distal portion of the flexible elongate member and a portion of the ultrasound scanner assembly to hermetically seal the cavity of the ultrasound scanner assembly. The coating provides a uniform barrier layer extending over a junction of two or more components having diverse cross-sectional profiles to prevent ingress of external fluids into the scanner assembly.
