# US 2023/0404371 A1 · Attachment clamp > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2023/0404371 A1 - Document ID: US20230404371A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/240,562 - Filed: 2023-08-31 - Published: 2023-12-21 - Earliest claimed: 2007-02-07 - Assignees: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Applicants: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. - Inventors: John B. GOLDEN; John O. McWEENEY; Christopher A. BENNING; Robert CASTOLDI; John F. HOWARD; Brian INTOCCIA; Gary KAPPEL; William L. CHURCHILL - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20230404371A1 ## CPC - A61B 1/00128: {mechanical, e.g. for tubes or pipes} - A61B 1/0014: {Fastening element for attaching accessories to the outside of an endoscope, e.g. clips, clamps or bands} - A61B 1/018: for receiving instruments - F16B 2/08: using bands - F16B 2/10: using pivoting jaws - F16B 2/12: using sliding jaws - F16B 2/185: {using levers} - F16B 2/22: of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material {(F16B2/205 takes precedence)} - Y10T 24/1482: Ratchet and tool tightened band clamp - Y10T 24/44017: with specific mounting means for attaching to rigid or semirigid supporting structure or structure-to-be-secured - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D) - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract Various apparatuses to attach a first medical device to a second medical device are described that allow the physician to grasp only a single device while the other device remains securely attached to the one being grasped. The apparatuses, once they are attached to the first medical device, are designed to be easily and quickly attached and detached to a second medical device, normally only requiring the use of one hand. Furthermore, the apparatuses oftentimes include a base that can easily couple and decouple from the portion that is attached to the second medical device so that if the need arises to separately use the second medical device, it can be decoupled from the first medical device without completely removing the apparatus from the second medical device. ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 1-45. (canceled) ### Claim 46 A medical apparatus comprising: a first portion attached to a medical scope, the first portion including an aperture; and a second portion attached to a device, the second portion including a post, wherein the second portion is slidable relative to the first portion for coupling the second portion to the first portion, wherein, upon sliding the second portion relative to the first portion, the post of the second portion is received by the aperture of the first portion. ### Claim 47 (depends on 46) The medical apparatus of claim 46, wherein the first portion includes a first face opposite a second face, wherein the aperture extends vertically along the first face of the first portion, and wherein the second face of the first portion is attached to the medical scope. ### Claim 48 (depends on 46) The medical apparatus of claim 46, wherein the second portion includes a strap. ### Claim 49 (depends on 48) The medical apparatus of claim 48, wherein the strap extends at least partially around the device to attach the second portion to the device. ### Claim 50 (depends on 49) The medical apparatus of claim 49, wherein the second portion includes an opening to receive a second end of the strap. ### Claim 51 (depends on 46) The medical apparatus of claim 46, wherein the second portion is configured to at least partially surround a perimeter of the device. ### Claim 52 (depends on 46) The medical apparatus of claim 46, wherein the medical scope is an endoscope. ### Claim 53 (depends on 46) The medical apparatus of claim 46, wherein the first portion is attached to the medical scope by one or more mechanical fasteners. ### Claim 54 (depends on 46) The medical apparatus of claim 46, wherein the second portion comprises a deformable material. ### Claim 55 (depends on 46) The medical apparatus of claim 46, wherein the second portion is configured for attachment to and detachment from the device. ### Claim 56 A medical apparatus comprising: a first component configured for attachment to a first medical device, wherein the first component includes a button and a tab; and a second component for coupling to, and uncoupling from, the first component, wherein the second component is configured for attachment to a second medical device wherein, to couple the second component to the first component, the tab of the first component is received within the second component, and wherein, to uncouple the second component from the first component, the button of the first component is depressed to move the tab. ### Claim 57 (depends on 56) The medical apparatus of claim 56, wherein the button is disposed on a side face of the first component. ### Claim 58 (depends on 56) The medical apparatus of claim 56, wherein the first component is configured for detachment from the first medical device. ### Claim 59 (depends on 56) The medical apparatus of claim 56, wherein the second component includes a first side opposite a second side, wherein the first side includes an opening configured to receive the tab of the first component, and wherein the second side is configured to receive the second medical device. ### Claim 60 (depends on 59) The medical apparatus of claim 59, wherein the first medical device is a first scope, and the second medical device is a second scope. ### Claim 61 A medical apparatus comprising: a base component configured for attachment to a first medical device; and a second component configured for attachment to a second medical device, wherein the second component is slidable relative to the base component for coupling the second component to the base component, wherein, upon sliding the second component relative to the base component, at least a portion of the second component is received by the base component. ### Claim 62 (depends on 61) The medical apparatus of claim 61, wherein the base component includes a slot, and wherein the second component includes a post, wherein the slot receives the post to attach the second component to the base component. ### Claim 63 (depends on 61) The medical apparatus of claim 61, wherein the second component includes at least one of a strap, a ring, or a clamp configured to at least partially surround a perimeter of the second medical device, and wherein the second component includes a locking mechanism for locking the strap, the ring, or the clamp in position around the second medical device. ### Claim 64 (depends on 61) The medical apparatus of claim 61, wherein the first medical device is an endoscope. ### Claim 65 (depends on 61) The medical apparatus of claim 61, wherein the second component comprises a deformable material.