Bronchoscopes TRIZ Cases

High-pressure gas flow through a small-diameter catheter enables precise cryoablation of distal lung tissue.

Segmenting sampling and calculation modules reduces recording apparatus complexity while maintaining real-time stroboscope synchronization.

A visual tweezers assembly uses a push block and acute angle sliding slots to control clamping arm angles.

Camera-equipped airway device provides real-time visualization to resolve blind insertion trauma and positioning inaccuracy.

Nested shields protect nervous tissue during disc access, resolving trade-offs between reach and safety.

A virtual bronchoscopy system maintains camera orientation using pre-calculated centerline data and smoothing vectors during navigation.

A reusable laryngoscope main body enclosed in a disposable protective case maintains sterility during endotracheal interventions.

A guide linkage constrains the laryngoscope blade to translate along a flat plane, reducing manual force and injury risk during intubation.

A video laryngoscope adjusts its display region using machine learning to detect tools and patient anatomy.

Two-axis rotation prevents wire binding and breaking while enabling optimal viewing angles.

Segmenting the oral airway into hinged components creates an intermediary guide that enables safe removal without disrupting endotracheal tube placement.

An ear canal apparatus generates acoustic characteristic information from internal body echoes to estimate vocal tract states.

A surgical tool drive housing integrates a manual lever and spline interface to enable direct mechanical actuation of the end effector.

Light-based imaging replaces mechanical intrusion to resolve low resolution in lung visualization while reducing radiation exposure.

Mixed numerical aperture fiber bundles prevent image saturation from light reflection while maintaining center intensity for a 90-degree field of view.

Microstructured polymer waveguides distribute light across body cavities, eliminating high-power LED heat and bulky battery requirements.

A medical device featuring an interchangeable tool portion and adaptive image capture module for capturing procedural visuals.

A video laryngoscope identifies attached blades through image analysis to automatically adjust camera and lighting settings.

An insertion tube conveys electrically-conductive probes and an imaging probe through a narrow bodily orifice to reach target tissue.

A video laryngoscope display incorporates a transflective layer between the backlight and screen to maintain readability under direct sunlight.

Sensor-equipped endotracheal tube detects surrounding anatomy to determine precise depth location data, preventing endobronchial intubation.

A video laryngoscope handle integrates a detachable display unit to maintain portability while providing real-time intubation visualization.

A probe with location sensors guides medical tools through branching pathways using tree-to-tree registration.

A rigid protection tube encloses the flexible insertion tube while an upper structure support clamp secures the bronchoscope handle.

Segmentation principles isolate the disposable camera unit from sterilization cycles, preserving video functionality while extending component lifespan.

A pulmonary access device uses a bendable shaft and pull wire mechanism to navigate bronchial airways.

Motor-driven lead screw adjusts the inner tube position within the curved outer tube, resolving limited glottic exposure in difficult airway cases.

Force sensors along the laryngoscope blade transmit signals to a processing device that determines pressure distribution patterns.

A printed electromagnetic sensor integrates directly onto medical instruments to enable real-time location tracking within an electromagnetic field.

A robotic surgical instrument integrates suction and irrigation channels within its end effector jaws to enable multi-functional fluid management.

A tubular insertion tool uses a guide wheel to facilitate relative longitudinal motion for precise endotracheal tube placement.

Disposable video laryngoscope uses LED heat and liquid spray to clear lens fog, maintaining visualization during intubation.

A common optical path merges sample and reference beams within a single waveguide to stabilize phase measurements.

A laryngoscope enhancement system integrates a holder and video stylet to provide indirect airway visualization.

An otoscope integrates a fluid dispensing means to eject liquid through a hollow speculum for simultaneous ear wax removal.

A miniaturized endoscopic Raman probe delivers laser light through fiber optics to excite molecular vibrations in lung tissue.

Operating room control system integrates video laryngoscope data into surgical displays via a touchscreen interface.

Variable cross-section airway tube reduces friction during intubation while tilted vents maintain glottis alignment to prevent tissue damage.

An expandable foam nasal anchor stabilizes the laryngoscope tube in the nostril, preventing unintended tip migration during patient reflexes.

A steerable medical instrument integrates a shape sensor and processors to capture spatial points along its length for precise anatomical registration.

An automated system with a laser range finder and pressure regulator delivers controlled air pulses, resolving FEES-ST reproducibility issues.

Oppositely threaded linear translation nuts in a rapid exchange endoscope enable quick tube swaps and reduce mechanical stress on control wires.

A biopsy cap integrates a locking member and inner seal member to secure medical devices within an endoscope channel.

Segmented tracheal tube cuffs resolve irregular inflation by enabling independent segment control for precise airway positioning.

A position estimation section compares virtual and endoscopic images to guide the distal end of an insertion portion within a luminal organ.