US4632110A
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Medical operation instrument for endoscope
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1985-08-30
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Granted: 1986-12-30
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Expires: 2005-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A forceps includes a flexible sheath which is to be inserted into the insertion channel of an endoscope. Sampling cups are fitted to the distal end of the sheath. A control wire is movably inserted into the sheath and connected at one end to the cups. The other end of the control wire is fitted with a control section arranged at the proximal end of the sheath. The control section effects the push and pull of the control wire, thereby opening and closing the cups. That portion of the wire which lies near to the control section is impregnated with a hardening agent to provide a hardened section.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenichiro Sanagi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:57
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B10/06; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B2017/2901; A61B2017/2905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An endoscope medical operation instrument for insertion into a coeliac cavity through the insertion channel of an endoscope, comprising: a flexible sheath inserted into the insertion channel; a medical operation section fitted to the distal end of the sheath so as to be inserted into the coeliac cavity; a control wire movably inserted into the sheath and connected at one end to the medical operation section; and a control section, fitted to the proximal end of the sheath and connected to the other end of the control wire, for controlling the medical operation section by pushing and pulling the control wire; wherein at least the other end portion of the control wire, positioned near to the control section, is impregnated with a hardening agent to provide a hardened section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
An endoscope medical operation instrument for insertion into a coeliac cavity through the insertion channel of an endoscope, comprising: a flexible sheath inserted into the insertion channel; a medical operation section fitted to the distal end of the sheath so as to be inserted into the coeliac cavity; a control wire movably inserted into the sheath and connected at one end to the medical operation section; and a control section, fitted to the proximal end of the sheath and connected to the other end of the control wire, for controlling the medical operation section by pushing and pulling the control wire; wherein at least the other end portion of the control wire, positioned near to the control section, is impregnated with a hardening agent to provide a hardened section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The endoscope medical operation instrument according to claim 1, wherein said hardening agent is a metal brazing agent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The endoscope medical operation instrument according to claim 2, wherein said metal brazing agent is solder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The endoscope medical operation instrument according to claim 1, wherein said hardening agent is adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The endoscope medical operation instrument according to claim 1, wherein said control section includes a cylindrical body, a guide section extending from the cylindrical body and a control slider movably fitted to the guide section; and the other end of said control wire passes through the cylindrical body and is fixed to the control slider.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The endoscope medical operation instrument according to claim 5, wherein said control section includes a control wire breakage-stopping tube which extends from the cylindrical body toward said one end of the control wire and surrounds the other end of the control wire, and said hardened section extends from the control section to within the neighborhood of the extended end of the control wire breakage-stopping tube.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-12-29 | 1990-06-30 | 1990-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-29 | 1994-06-30 | 1994-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-29 | 1998-06-30 | 1998-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |