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US 12,433,474 B2Granted
Control system for a colonoscope
AssigneeHuman Xtensions Ltd.
InventorMordehai Sholev
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Abstract
A control system for a colonoscope having a shaft deflectable via two rotatable knobs is provided. The system includes a first drive unit mounted externally to a housing of the colonoscope. The first drive unit includes a first drive mechanism for engaging the two rotatable knobs or gears replacing the two rotatable knobs. The system further includes a second drive unit attachable to the shaft of the endoscope. The second drive unit is capable of linearly translating the shaft forward and backward. A user interface engageable by a palm of a hand controls the first drive mechanism.
Claims6
A system comprising:
- a colonoscope having a shaft deflectable via two rotatable knobs or gears replacing the two rotatable knobs, and a control system comprising:
- (a) a first drive unit mounted externally to a housing of the colonoscope, said first drive unit includes a first drive mechanism for engaging the two rotatable knobs or gears replacing the two rotatable knobs;
- (b) a second drive unit being attachable to an outer surface of the shaft of the colonoscope, said second drive unit being capable of linearly translating the shaft forward and backward;
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- (c) a user interface including:
- (i) a first interface being mounted on a pivotal support, said first interface being engageable by a palm of a hand, said first interface being for controlling said first drive mechanism;
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- (ii) a second interface for controlling said second drive unit, said second interface being capable of sliding back and forth to linearly translate the shaft forward and backward.
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