Bronchoscopes TRIZ Cases

Local shield layers and outer coats on non-coaxial cables prevent disconnection at the flexible substrate bond while maintaining wiring freedom.

A single lumen endobronchial tube uses an inflatable cuff and aperture valve to direct medical gas flow for selective lung ventilation.

Dual flexible spars in the adaptive blade conform to patient anatomy, eliminating the need for multiple fixed spatulas.

A video laryngeal endoscope uses a beam splitter to simultaneously acquire flat scan kymographic and stroboscopic images of vocal folds.

A medical needle with flexible prongs creates tissue tracks for medicant diffusion.

A robotic surgical tool uses a lead screw and carriage nut to translate an end effector along the z-axis.

A face mask with a contoured dome and crossed composite recesses accommodates clinician thumbs for ambidextrous handling.

An intubation system displays in vivo images alongside physiological parameters on a single screen.

Tongue protrusion maneuver observed via endoscopy predicts hypoglossal nerve stimulation success.

An injection needle integrates an optical cable to illuminate the vocal folds during solution delivery.

Segmented flexible needles navigate tortuous airways while radial ultrasound visualizes surrounding tissue, reducing repeated bronchoscope repositioning.

Forward-extending imaging cavity positions camera beyond epiglottis obstruction, while angled cleaning channel removes debris for clear visualization.

A reversible airway device integrates a laryngeal mask and endotracheal tube to enable continuous ventilation support.

An adjustable bite block allows invasive airway access without interrupting oxygen delivery, preventing dangerous drops in blood pressure and oxygen levels.

A ratchet mechanism enables stepwise ejection of an endotracheal tube from a stylet, resolving friction and repositioning difficulties during insertion.

A hybrid laryngoscope merges a rigid blade with a flexible videoscope for precise endotracheal tube placement.

Cut stainless steel hypotubes inside polymer sheaths eliminate coil snagging and reduce activation resistance in EBUS channels.

An external fin on a surgical tool drive housing enables manual carriage translation, ensuring precise control during robotic system power failures.

A linear conductor extends from the tip flange to guide static electricity away from the image sensor through an insulated earth line.

Maximum intensity projection filters obscuring tissue to align the distal tip with peripheral targets.

A laryngoscope spray nozzle atomizes anesthetic fluid into a fine mist for precise delivery to the oropharyngeal tissues.

A medical aspiration device uses rotating paddles to filter thromboembolic debris from blood during interventional procedures.

Merging electromagnetic tracking with cone beam computed tomography updates tool positions on 3D models, resolving precision loss from respiratory movement.

An integrated arc-shaped guide groove directs a trachea cannula wire, reducing laryngeal and tracheal injuries during difficult intubations.

A hybrid detection apparatus merges image capturing and temperature detecting circuits into a single removable unit.

A medical guidewire uses a resilient strip and coil spring to enable controlled bending for navigating narrow sinus openings.

A robotic respiratory biopsy system guides a slave robot to deliver instruments and clamp lesion tissue with precision.

Stiffening mechanism holds flexible elongate device pose using spread sub-elements and independent actuation.

Optical scanning measures glottic aperture and tracheal length to calculate optimal endotracheal tube dimensions.

Segmenting the handle from blades via universal contacts resolves cost barriers while enabling flexible technique switching.

A robotic surgical system provides independent control of inner and outer instrument bodies for precise luminal navigation.

An image processing device captures high-frequency images to detect subject vibrational frequency and selects frames for display.

A directed fluidics system coordinates irrigation and aspiration to stabilize stones during lithotripsy.

A disposable video laryngoscope blade uses a ball plunger and detent mechanism to secure the imager module.

Estimating viewpoint differences via depth images resolves noise-induced position errors in tubular structure navigation.

A braided polymer sheath expands under compression to fit bronchoscopes and provides woven distance markings.

Two spaced sensors in a flexible catheter determine six-degree-of-freedom position, eliminating the need for separate locatable guides.

A pneumatic medical appliance uses a plunger to advance tools through catheter sheaths with precision.

A coaxial electrosurgical probe delivers RF and microwave energy through a narrow ENB instrument channel.

A geo-registration system tracks surgical device movements and anatomical landmarks using electromagnetic signal detection.

A flexible guide instrument integrates a suction chamber to aspirate oral fluids while providing a smooth pathway for endoscope insertion.

A polarization-sensitive optical frequency domain imaging system measures reflected radiation to correct input mode variations.

Universal connector recesses accommodate multiple cable types while maintaining optimal light power transmission through precise mechanical positioning.

System calculates bendable section movement to overlay predicted position, resolving airway wall collision risks during robotic procedures.

A cylindrical reflector increases the effective numerical aperture of a GRIN lens, resolving low transverse resolution at longer working distances.

Segmented design and capillary action collect adequate samples to resolve reliability versus ease of manufacture trade-offs.

A laryngoscope uses a thin transparent film sealed over the lens to improve optical clarity.

A flow rate switching device adjusts insufflation speed between manual and automatic modes.

Expandable biopsy needle sleeves increase sampling radius to collect larger tissue samples without vacuum suction, preventing fluid interference.

Cut-to-size surface electrode attaches to endotracheal tubes via adhesive, resolving fixed-size limitations in pediatric laryngeal electromyography.