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23 results about "Bronchoscopes" patented technology

Endoscopes for the visualization of the interior of the bronchi.

Cryogenic ablation device for bronchoscopy

The application discloses a low-temperature cryogenic ablation device for a bronchoscope, which comprises a double-layer low-temperature insulation cup, a cup cover and an output pump group arranged at the top and the bottom of the double-layer low-temperature insulation cup respectively, wherein the cup cover is provided with a low-temperature switch valve communicated to the bottom of the double-layer low-temperature insulation cup, and the output pump group is communicated to the double-layer low-temperature insulation cup through a capillary pipeline and outputs the liquid nitrogen in the cup through the low-temperature switch valve by pressurizing the cup. The device has the advantages of compact structure, simple operation and high safety.
Owner:CENT HOSPITAL OF MINHANG DISTRICT SHANGHAI

Improved navigation in the bronchoscopy graphical user interface

ActiveJP7867076B2BronchoscopesLaryngoscopesGraphical user interfaceNavigation function
A navigation system, medical system, method of use, and medium for use in navigating a bendable medical device are provided. The system and method include a display device and a control device. The control device is configured to display, on the display device, an image of a biological lumen taken from a distal end of the bendable medical device and a representation of an airway structure. The representation of the airway structure includes a navigation path through at least a portion of the airway and a guidance reference surface disposed perpendicular to the navigation path and located at an insertion depth of the distal end of the bendable medical device.
Owner:CANON USA INC

An air leakage prevention negative pressure interface structure of a bronchoscope

The utility model discloses a bronchoscope's air leakage prevention negative pressure interface structure, including bronchoscope main part, the bottom of bronchoscope main part is provided with operating part, and the bottom of operating part is connected with the detection tube of checking bronchus, and the outer setting of bronchoscope main part has the connecting assembly, and the connecting assembly is provided with the suction needle cylinder of the suction of detection tube. When the bronchoscope main part cooperation detection equipment detects the bronchus of sick child, the stability of air pressure environment is very important. The device passes through the adsorption of sucking disc, and the air pressure fluctuation in subsequent suction process is effectively reduced, and the stability of air pressure environment in detection process is ensured. Meanwhile, the cooperation of positioning clamp, first spring, second connecting plate and other components realizes the firm fixing of suction needle cylinder, avoids the security risk caused by the loosening or falling of suction needle cylinder, and further improves the stability and safety of air pressure regulation.
Owner:NINGBO FENGHUA DISTRICT PEOPLES HOSPITAL (NINGBO FENGHUA DISTRICT PEOPLES HOSPITAL MEDICAL COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL)

An image enhancement processing method for a visual bronchoscope

The application belongs to the technical field of image processing, and discloses an image enhancement processing method for a visual bronchoscope. The method is applied to a visual bronchoscope with a distal eccentric integrated imaging module and a non-coaxial sputum suction channel inside the integrated imaging module. First, current frame original image data collected by the integrated imaging module and real-time posture data of the visual bronchoscope are acquired, and global spatial parameters are calculated in combination with pre-calibration parameters. Then, image correction is completed according to the global spatial parameters to obtain a standardized corrected image. Corresponding enhancement processing is performed on the corrected image in a regional manner, and an operation view image is obtained after feature alignment fusion and coordinate conversion, and is output in real time after optimization. The method combined with the eccentric bronchoscope can improve the definition and uniformity of the bronchoscope image, ensure the matching of the view and the operation path, and meet the clinical imaging requirements.
Owner:AMAST (TIANJIN) MEDICAL EQUIP CO LTD +1

An automatic suction sputum bronchoscope system for airway secretion clearance

PendingCN122163130ABronchoscopesLaryngoscopesSputum/BronchialClear airway
This invention discloses an automated bronchoscope system for clearing airway secretions, relating to the field of automated bronchoscopy. The system includes: an endoscope image acquisition module for real-time acquisition of images of the airway lumen distal to the bronchoscope; a secretion recognition module for analyzing the airway lumen images to identify secretion targets and output their aspirability characteristics; an operation decision module for determining, based on the aspirability characteristics, whether the current secretion target is within a preset airway level where suction can be performed, and generating a suction command if the determination is positive; and a suction execution module for applying negative pressure to the secretion target through the suction channel of the bronchoscope in response to the suction command. This solution achieves precise positioning and selective suction of sputum targets within the airway, effectively avoiding the risk of aspirating airway tissue or foreign objects, and improving the success rate of clearing secretions of different characteristics.
Owner:THE SEVENTH MEDICAL CENTER OF PLA GENERAL HOSPITAL

A conveying device and robot for automatic replacement of a variety of flexible wire harness instruments

The application provides a conveying device for automatic replacement of multiple flexible wire harnesses and a bronchoscope surgery robot comprising the conveying device. The conveying device for automatic replacement of multiple flexible wire harnesses comprises an execution end and a driving end. The execution end comprises multiple conveying channels and a common outlet. The conveying channels are used for accommodating and guiding the flexible wire harnesses, and conveying mechanisms are arranged on the conveying channels to drive the flexible wire harnesses in the conveying channels to advance or retreat. The output ends of the multiple conveying channels are all communicated with the common outlet, and the flexible wire harnesses in use enter the common outlet and extend out. The driving end is connected with the conveying mechanisms to drive the conveying mechanisms to operate. The conveying device for automatic replacement of multiple flexible wire harnesses and the bronchoscope surgery robot disclosed by the application realize automatic replacement of the flexible wire harnesses in bronchoscope surgery, and solve the problem that the flexible wire harnesses need to be replaced by doctors in the prior art.
Owner:SHANGHAI DROIDSURG MEDICAL CO LTD

A multi-source data fusion bronchoscope whole-process management system, method and chip

PendingCN122290936ADiseaseMedicine
This invention provides a multi-source data fusion-based bronchoscope end-to-end management system, method, and chip, belonging to the field of data management technology. Specifically, it includes: a clinical diagnosis and treatment module responsible for patient information association, bronchoscope usage record registration, and post-use status registration; a processing module responsible for receiving and confirming the entire bronchoscope processing record, automatically collecting cleaning parameters, and using the fluctuations in the bronchoscope's lifespan in different disease types to determine the remaining lifespan assessment method for the bronchoscope in the given disease type; a linkage module responsible for receiving microbial monitoring requests, reporting monitoring results, and automatically triggering early warning and recall processes; and a central monitoring module responsible for displaying the real-time status of all bronchoscopes, graphically displaying the complete bronchoscope flow path and all operation records, and generating various reports, thereby improving the reliability of bronchoscope lifespan management.
Owner:THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ZHENGZHOU UNIV

A bronchoscope robot autonomous navigation method and system based on a transformer behavior cloning

The application provides a bronchoscope robot autonomous navigation method and system based on a Transformer behavior cloning, comprising: acquiring multi-modal state data of a bronchoscope robot running in an airway; converting the multi-modal state data into a state vector; inputting a time sequence formed by the state vectors of the most recent continuous multiple time steps into a Transformer behavior cloning model to obtain a three-degree-of-freedom control vector output by the Transformer behavior cloning model; and controlling the robot to run in the airway based on the three-degree-of-freedom control vector. The application uses a Transformer behavior cloning model to learn the action of an expert control robot, and realizes autonomous navigation control of the bronchoscope robot.
Owner:INST OF AUTOMATION CHINESE ACAD OF SCI

A bronchoscope forceps channel injury alleviating biopsy forceps

The utility model discloses a kind of reduce bronchoscope channel damage's living body sampling forceps, setting including sampling forceps pull ring handle, sliding block, spring wire reel and the sampling forceps head of traction steel wire control, further including forceps head frame and its inside symmetrical setting openable spherical forceps petal, the outer surface of forceps head frame and spherical forceps petal is equipped with the self-lubricating coating of fluorine-containing plastic material, after spherical forceps petal is closed, it is in spheroid shape.The utility model simple structure is convenient to use, spherical forceps petal and self-lubricating coating reduce the frictional resistance of indirect contact between bronchoscope channel, avoid medical instrument accident and economic loss in use process, improve medical operation efficiency.
Owner:BEIJING CHAOYANG HOSPITAL CAPITAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

An image enhancement processing method for a visual bronchoscope

This invention belongs to the field of image processing technology and discloses an image enhancement method for visual bronchoscopes. This method is applied to a visual bronchoscope with an eccentrically positioned integrated imaging module at the distal end and an internal suction channel that is non-coaxial with the integrated imaging module. First, the method acquires the current frame's raw image data from the integrated imaging module and the real-time attitude data of the visual bronchoscope, and calculates global spatial parameters using pre-calibrated parameters. Then, image correction is performed based on the global spatial parameters to obtain a standardized corrected image. Corresponding enhancement processing is performed on the corrected image by region, and after feature alignment and fusion, coordinate transformation, an operational view image is obtained, which is then optimized and output in real time. This method, combined with an eccentric bronchoscope, can improve the clarity and uniformity of bronchoscope images, ensure the match between the view and the operational path, and meet clinical imaging needs.
Owner:AMAST (TIANJIN) MEDICAL EQUIP CO LTD +1

Detachable continuum robot for lung intervention

This application relates to a detachable continuum robot for pulmonary intervention, comprising an overall pushing assembly, a wire driving assembly slidably connected above the overall pushing assembly, a detachable continuum module connected to the wire driving assembly via a detachable structure, and an end-effector manipulator connected to the end of the detachable continuum module. The detachable continuum module is equipped with multiple guidewires that bend the tail end of the end-effector manipulator. One end of each guidewire is connected to the detachable continuum module, and the other end is connected to the tail end of the end-effector manipulator. This application improves the accuracy of the continuum and solves the problem of insufficient degrees of freedom in traditional bronchoscopes.
Owner:INST OF AUTOMATION CHINESE ACAD OF SCI

Balloon catheter and components thereof

ActiveCN224441896UAchieve expansionAchieve pressure holdingBalloon catheterReoperative surgery
This invention provides a balloon catheter, comprising a catheter, a sealing element, and a balloon. The catheter includes a channel and an opening, with the opening located at the proximal end of the catheter and the balloon located at the distal end. One end of the channel communicates with the opening, and the other end of the channel communicates with the balloon. The opening is connected to an inflator to inflate the channel. The sealing element is used to at least partially insert into the opening to seal it after the catheter is fully inflated. This invention inflates the balloon by inflating the opening of the catheter to block and anchor it within the bronchus. Simultaneously, after inflation, the sealing element is inserted into the opening to seal it, thus maintaining pressure on the balloon. This allows for the smooth removal and withdrawal of the bronchoscope from the balloon catheter, simplifying the balloon catheter operation process, improving ease of use, and enhancing surgical efficiency and safety.
Owner:HANSTAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD

Balloon device for rigid bronchoscopy

The utility model discloses a kind of air bag devices for hard bronchoscope, comprising: bronchoscope body;Moving pipe, it is sleeved in bronchoscope body outer, it can slide relative bronchoscope body outer wall;Air bag, it is fixed on the outer wall of moving pipe;Ventilation pipe, with air bag communication;Gas injection part, with ventilation pipe cooperation;Locking piece, with moving pipe cooperation, can limit moving pipe movement.
Owner:NINGBO HANGZHOU BAY HOSPITAL

Ai-based automatic tool presence and workflow / phase / activity recognition

PendingUS20260174508A1Image enhancementImage analysisEngineeringActivity recognition
A robotic system is configured to automatically identify surgical instruments used during a bronchoscopy procedure. The robotic system can include a video capture device, a robotic manipulator, sensors configured to detect a configuration of the robotic manipulator, and control circuitry communicatively coupled to the robotic manipulator. The control circuitry is configured to perform, using a machine learning classifier, a first analysis of a bronchoscopy video of a patient site to track a medical instrument in the bronchoscopy video. The control circuitry can then identify a set of possible instrument identifications for the medical instrument in the bronchoscopy video based on the first analysis and an identified phase of the bronchoscopy procedure. The control circuitry can then track a motion of the medical instrument in the bronchoscopy video and select an identification from the set of possible instrument identification for the medical instrument based at least on the tracked motion.
Owner:AURIS HEALTH INC

Multifunctional integrated bronchoscope for treating sputum

This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology and discloses a multifunctional integrated bronchoscope for treating phlegm. It includes an integrated endoscope body, an insertion tube, a composite tube, and a receiving box. The insertion tube is connected to the front end of the integrated endoscope body, and one end of the composite tube is connected to the integrated endoscope body. The end of the integrated endoscope body has a rear interface for connecting to an external suction device. A central column is rotatably connected inside the receiving box. Multiple limiting blocks are arranged on the side wall of the central column, and a ratchet is provided at the bottom of the central column. A traction rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the receiving box, and a pawl that engages with the ratchet is provided above the traction rod. The composite tube extends into the receiving box and wraps around the central column, with the other end extending out of the receiving box. Auxiliary components are provided on the integrated endoscope body. This invention can improve the problems in the prior art where doctors frequently encounter difficulties in handling and using the bronchoscope and suction device due to the entanglement of the two devices' tubing during surgery, leading to equipment damage and prolonged surgical time.
Owner:TONGJI HOSPITAL ATTACHED TO TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE HUAZHONG SCI TECH

An improved bronchoscope connector

This utility model belongs to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to an improved bronchoscope connector, including a connector body and a suction assembly. The outer surface of the connector body is integrally formed with a connecting cylinder, and the connecting cylinder is integrally formed with a fixing plate. The connecting cylinder is provided with a sealing cap. Both ends of the connector body are integrally formed with connecting heads, and both sets of connecting heads are provided with connecting structures. When using this utility model, take two sets of connectors, connect the coarse end interface of one set of connectors to the coarse suction tube, and connect the fine end interface of the other end to the negative pressure suction device connecting tube. Connect the fine end interface of the other set of connectors to the fine suction tube, and connect the coarse end interface of the other end to the bronchoscope negative pressure suction device connector. The assembly is completed. When in use, the irrigation fluid is collected through the sealed cavity, the operation is smooth and there is no leakage. By modifying existing consumables, the cost of medical consumables can be significantly reduced, saving examination costs for patients and saving medical insurance funds.
Owner:于佳男

Lung puncture bronchoscopy surgical robot

1. Name of the product in this design: Lung puncture bronchoscopy surgical robot. 2. Purpose of this design: For use in bronchoscopic lung puncture surgery. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key points: a 3D model.
Owner:SHANGHAI JIAOTONG UNIV +1

Autonomous driving or navigation for a continuum robot or endoscopic device or system

PendingUS20260191609A1Ophthalmology departmentMedicine
One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums for performing navigation planning, autonomous driving / navigation, movement detection, and / or control for a continuum robot are provided herein. Examples of such planning, autonomous navigation, movement detection, and / or control include, but are not limited to, navigation planning and / or autonomous navigation of one or more portions of a continuum robot towards a particular target, movement detection of the continuum robot, Follow-The-Leader smoothing, and / or state change(s) for a continuum robot. Examples of applications include imaging, evaluating, and diagnosing biological objects, such as, but not limited to, for Gastro-intestinal, cardio, bronchial, and / or ophthalmic applications, and being obtained via one or more optical instruments, such as, but not limited to, optical probes, catheters, endoscopes, and bronchoscopes. Techniques provided herein also improve processing and imaging efficiency while achieving images that are more precise, and also achieve reduced mental and physical burden and improved ease of use.
Owner:CANON USA INC

Bronchoscopy stand

ActiveUS12678027B2TowerMechanical engineering
Disclosed herein is a bronchoscopy stand usable for holding and supporting a bronchoscope. The bronchoscopy stand includes a base plate and a first tower extending vertically from a first edge of the base plate. A second tower extends vertically from the same edge of the base plate as the first tower. The first tower and the second tower are substantially parallel. A first receptacle groove is formed at an opposite end of the first tower from the base plate and a second receptacle groove is formed at an opposite end of the second tower from the base plate. A method for supporting a bronchoscope on scope stand is also provided.
Owner:SIMOFF MICHAEL J