18595455. ENDOSCOPE simplified abstract (FUJIFILM Corporation)
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ENDOSCOPE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ukyo Yagyu of Ashigarakami-gun (JP)
Hidefumi Akahane of Ashigarakami-gun (JP)
ENDOSCOPE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18595455 titled 'ENDOSCOPE
The abstract describes an endoscope with a bendable portion that includes a treatment tool pipe line and a wire for bending operation.
- The bendable portion of the endoscope is configured by connecting plural annular members.
- The wire for bending operation is inserted into a pair of insertion members provided in the annular member.
- The treatment tool pipe line is disposed in a first space within the bendable portion.
- The first and second incorporated objects are also disposed within the bendable portion.
Potential Applications: - Medical procedures requiring precise and flexible endoscopic tools. - Industrial inspections in hard-to-reach or confined spaces.
Problems Solved: - Allows for more precise and controlled movement during endoscopic procedures. - Enables access to difficult-to-reach areas within the body or machinery.
Benefits: - Improved accuracy and efficiency in medical treatments. - Enhanced capabilities for inspections and maintenance in industrial settings.
Commercial Applications: - Medical device manufacturing companies for endoscopic equipment. - Industrial inspection and maintenance companies for specialized tools.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the bendable portion of the endoscope improve the efficiency of medical procedures? 2. What are the specific advantages of having a treatment tool pipe line within the bendable portion of the endoscope?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on the development of more advanced endoscopic tools for various applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
An endoscope includes: an insertion part including a bendable portion configured by connecting plural annular members, the bendable portion has plural incorporated objects including a treatment tool pipe line into which a treatment tool is to be inserted and a wire that is to perform a bending operation of the bendable portion, a pair of insertion members into which the wire is inserted are provided in the annular member to face each other, and in a state of being viewed in an axial direction of the insertion part, the insertion members included respectively in two of the annular members connected with each other are disposed at different positions along a circumferential direction of the annular member, the treatment tool pipe line is disposed in a first space as defined herein, and a first incorporated object and a second incorporated object are disposed as defined herein.
