Bronchoscopes TRIZ Cases

A respiratory connector delivers a jet flow of gas through an invasive device to generate positive airway pressure.

A monitoring system integrates endoscopic imaging with patient position and vital sign tracking during drug-induced sleep procedures.

A video laryngoscope handle integrates a detachable display unit and disposable blade for clinical use.

Segmented laryngoscope blade adjusts functional length via multiple handle attachment points for standardized connections.

Linear focus adjustment in the host compensates for focal length differences, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost.

Inflatable support structures dynamically change apparatus diameter to resolve propulsion force versus narrow passage constraints.

A semi-rigid curvilinear sheath body with a tapered tube clamp stabilizes chest tubes during insertion.

A displaceable bending section moves relative to the insertion tube lumen to enable tighter maneuverability within confined anatomical spaces.

A disposable intubation apparatus integrates a camera module and suction nipple into a guide tube for direct airway visualization.

Liquid metal electrodes conform to airway anatomy to deliver precise radiofrequency energy, eliminating tissue damage from rigid probes.

A catheter-based endobronchial blocker system integrates a central visualization lumen to monitor inflatable balloon placement in real time.

Narrow band light imaging highlights tumor boundaries via optical contrast, eliminating edema risks from iodine staining.

Near-infrared light modulated by vocal cord vibrations enables simultaneous optical examination and electrical signal recording.

A portable illuminator integrates a light source and power supply into a housing releasably fitted within a handle receiving cavity.

An airway tube integrates light-emitting and photo-sensing elements to analyze tissue reflectance spectra at the distal end.

Microcrystalline Castille Colloid aerosol fractures viral lipid membranes to render RNA inert within the pulmonary system.

Auxiliary channels within the extruded shaft wall route pull wires to steer the distal tip, resolving structural rigidity conflicts during navigation.

Projecting a virtual tape onto the lumen wall prevents central path lines from occluding the physician's view during bronchoscopic planning.

Segmented elastic stopper reduces ejection force while maintaining marker retention during endoscopic deployment.

A simulated valve device with radial struts and a membrane approximates airway dimensions to prevent improper valve insertion in non-cylindrical passages.

A transformation model converts real endoscopic images to virtual styles for accurate depth-based viewpoint difference estimation.

Segmented blade parts isolate the endotracheal tube from soft tissue, preventing damage during removal.

Grip sensors trigger recording during active use to reduce file size and memory requirements.

Dual flexible bars in an adaptive laryngoscope blade automatically adjust curvature to match patient anatomy, reducing the need for multiple specialized blades.

A plastic laryngoscope handle incorporates a frangible member that breaks under minor manual force to prevent reuse and eliminate sterilization complexity.

Monitor device displays a graphical user interface for selecting actions associated with programmable buttons on medical visualization devices.

Hydroforming eliminates weld seams in the laryngoscope spatula blade, reducing bacterial growth risk and production complexity.

A tissue sampling device integrates a Doppler catheter for real-time blood vessel detection during biopsy procedures.

A video laryngoscope training mode obscures the integrated display to force direct visualization practice.

A bronchoscope handle integrates a locking nose cone and retraction control to enable single-handed instrument actuation.

A video laryngoscope features a central channel for endotracheal tube delivery alongside an integrated camera and lighting unit.

A detachable camera carrier attaches to a transesophageal echocardiography probe for real-time visualization.

A shape sensing bronchoscope measures device configuration to provide real-time feedback on correct path selection.

Stacked link axial support structure resists compression and distortion in flexible elongate medical devices during articulation.

A bronchoscopic catheter delivers a marker secured by a magnetic anchor to prevent migration in lung tissue.

A reusable camera unit inside a disposable sealed tube transmits images wirelessly for medical device placement.

An AI-driven robotic tube placement system guides insertion through anatomical pathways, eliminating blind manual maneuvers and reducing radiation exposure.

Segmented retractor blades extend beyond a sleeve to access deep locations while minimizing intervening tissue trauma.

Segmented sampling holes with a filter gap prevent blockages and air suction, ensuring reliable liquid collection for diagnosis.

Moveable guide stylet detects airway patterns to generate navigation elements for precise tube placement.

Bronchial tube sealants transition from soft to hard states to secure reinforcement materials, preventing leaks during lung expansion.

An air gap surrounding the light guide reduces boundary light loss and glare, ensuring uniform endoscopic illumination.

Inflatable balloon catheter maintains position within the airway to control bleeding while preserving bronchoscope access.

A bronchoscope system identifies anatomical properties in real time using image processing and registration techniques.

Non-standard terminal configurations prevent alkaline battery insertion, ensuring magnetic compatibility and reducing device costs.

Extracting the camera from the insertion tip eliminates fogging and occlusion by bodily fluids while preserving clear throat visualization.

Integrates a sputum suction opening directly into the camera module front end of an electronic laryngoscope.

A throat examination device uses a support arm and imaging unit to capture panoramic views of the oral cavity and throat.

Single-handed handle assembly resolves the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity during microwave ablation procedures.

Shape memory alloy actuators heat to bend the structural skeleton, enabling small diameter access to sinus structures and lung airways.