Devices, systems, and methods for using an integral adaptor to couple an accessory with an incompatible connector to an endoscope

An integral adaptor for connecting an accessory to a medical instrument, wherein the accessory includes a first connector, wherein the medical instrument includes a second connector, and wherein the first connector is incompatible with the second connector, the adaptor comprising:

• a first portion configured to selectively engage the first connector of the accessory;
• a second portion that is integral to the first portion, wherein the second portion is configured to selectively engage the second connector of the medical instrument, wherein the first portion and the second portion collectively define an inner volume that establishes a fluid connection between the accessory and the medical instrument when the accessory is connected to the medical instrument;
• a mechanical connection configured to secure the integral adaptor to the medical instrument when the second portion is selectively engaged with the second connector of the medical instrument;
• a first arm that is integral to the first portion and the second portion;
• a second arm that is integral to the first arm, the first portion and the second portion;
• a third arm that is integral to the first arm, the second arm, the first portion, and the second portion;
• a first lever pivotally connected to a first hinge attached to the second arm;
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• a second lever pivotally connected to a second hinge attached to the third arm, wherein when the first lever is pivoted about the first hinge, the first hinge allows the first lever to apply a force on the first arm, which causes a first foot of the first arm to move towards the second connector of the medical instrument, wherein when the second lever is pivoted about the second hinge, the second hinge allows the second lever to apply a force on the first arm, which causes a second foot of the first arm to move towards the second connector of the medical instrument, and wherein the first foot and the second foot selectively secure the integral adaptor to the medical instrument when the first foot and the second foot move towards the second connector of the medical instrument.

An integral adaptor for connecting an accessory to a medical instrument, wherein the accessory includes a first connector, wherein the medical instrument includes a second connector, and wherein the first connector is incompatible with the second connector, the adaptor comprising:

• a first portion configured to selectively engage the first connector of the accessory;
• a second portion that is integral to the first portion, wherein the second portion is configured to selectively engage the second connector of the medical instrument, wherein the first portion and the second portion collectively define an inner volume that establishes a fluid connection between the accessory and the medical instrument when the accessory is connected to the medical instrument, wherein the integral adaptor is configured to be secured to the medical instrument when the second portion is selectively engaged with the second connector of the medical instrument;
• a first arm that is integral to the first portion and the second portion;
• a second arm that is integral to the first arm, the first portion, and the second portion;
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• a lever pivotally connected to a first hinge attached to the first arm and a second hinge attached to the second arm, wherein when the lever is pivoted about the first hinge, the second hinge allows the first lever to apply a force on the second arm, which causes a first foot and a second foot of the first arm to move towards the second connector of the medical instrument, thereby selectively securing the integral adaptor to the medical instrument.

An integral adaptor for connecting an accessory to a medical instrument, wherein the accessory includes a first connector, wherein the medical instrument includes a second connector, and wherein the first connector is incompatible with the second connector, the adaptor comprising:

• a first portion configured to selectively engage the first connector of the accessory;
• a second portion that is integral to the first portion, wherein the second portion is configured to selectively engage the second connector of the medical instrument, wherein the first portion and the second portion collectively define an inner volume that establishes a fluid connection between the accessory and the medical instrument when the accessory is connected to the medical instrument, wherein the integral adaptor is configured to be secured to the medical instrument when the second portion is selectively engaged with the second connector of the medical instrument;
• a first arm that is integral to the first portion and the second portion;
• a second arm that is integral to the first arm, the first portion and the second portion;
• a third arm that is integral to the first arm, the second arm, the first portion, and the second portion;
• a first lever pivotally connected to a first hinge attached to the second arm;
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• a second lever pivotally connected to a second hinge attached to the third arm, wherein when the first lever is pivoted about the first hinge, the first hinge allows the first lever to apply a force on the first arm, which causes a first foot of the first arm to move towards the second connector of the medical instrument, wherein when the second lever is pivoted about the second hinge, the second hinge allows the second lever to apply a force on the first arm, which causes a second foot of the first arm to move towards the second connector of the medical instrument, and wherein the first foot and the second foot selectively secure the integral adaptor to the medical instrument when the first foot and the second foot move towards the second connector of the medical instrument.