Endoscopes TRIZ Cases

Real-time water level sensors replace timer-based drainage controls, eliminating unnecessary waiting periods and reducing total reprocessing duration.

Articulable endoscopic instruments enable precise independent manipulation to resolve triangulation challenges during minimally invasive dissection.

A forward scanning optical probe uses a gradient-index lens to refract light rays from an optical fiber.

Perpendicular camera head orientation and shielded cable routing prevent image blurring during endoscope rotation.

A medical service support device acquires washing wait time from endoscope procedures to classify and associate this data with default units for actionable insights.

A flexible printed circuit board transfers microwave and radiofrequency energy to forceps jaws, accommodating jaw movement while maintaining impedance matching.

A trisecting cutting snare system uses three independent loops to fragment tissue during endoscopic procedures.

Relocating the power amplifier to the distal tip eliminates cord transmission losses and reduces treatment time.

A reusable oral examination device uses fluorescence detection to identify mucosal abnormalities without disposable components.

A handheld controller interface enables seamless transitions between manual insertion and robotic navigation modes.

A medical imager captures visible light and mid-infrared radiation simultaneously to merge superficial visual data with deep thermal information.

A pentaprism with a dichroic beam splitting layer directs white light and fluorescence beams to separate image sensors within a chip-on-the-tip endoscope.

Fluid wicking elements remove liquid from a capsule camera lens using capillary action, resolving alignment issues in esophageal imaging.

A ureteroscope shaft tube features polygonal working channels with profile edges to reduce intermediate spaces and enhance structural rigidity.

A nested catheter system deploys an expandable mesh to anchor against the vessel wall, preventing clot dislodgment and downstream migration during retrieval.

A solenoid valve controls a bypass conduit to selectively remove mist gases from the endoscope suction system.

Pneumatic actuator lumens adjust catheter stiffness to navigate acute angle branching in cerebral vasculature during transradial access.

An optical probe array illuminates prostate tissue to generate fluorescence and diffuse reflectance signals for three-dimensional imaging.

A catheter guide secures a laser fiber within a vacuum lumen to enable precise positioning during kidney stone fragmentation procedures.

On-board processing authenticates intravascular devices independently, preventing unauthorized third-party reprocessing risks.

A medical system controller manages a detachable bendable unit drive portion using stored component information.

A medical robot instrument arm adjusts its pose relative to an examination object using real-time imaging feedback.

A joint mechanism routes a manipulation wire through a guide sheath to enable efficient bending.

A multi-core cable with a conductive layer dissipates heat from an endoscope image sensor.

Segmented suction tubes and lateral flow redirection resolve visibility interference during tissue removal procedures.

A fiber optic rotary joint uses a hollow shaft motor to align optical axes and transfer torque directly.

A tapered distal end on an endoscope sheath improves visibility of the treatment site during submucosal dissection procedures.

Segmented bending wires routed through parallel lumens enable smaller endoscope diameters while maintaining precise control.

A surgical tool embeds a unique electronic signature in its conductor element to enable precise device recognition.

Interchangeable balance correction members maintain weight equilibrium on the arm, eliminating counterweight adjustments in unclean surgical areas.

A disposable catheter connector disinfection device uses a sponge-like element impregnated with liquid medical substance to clean and sterilize the connector.

Spaced longitudinal elements reduce frictional forces and user fatigue during precise endoscope articulation.

An impeller-driven suction housing captures stone fragments in narrow ureteral access sheaths, reducing procedure time and improving stone-free rates.

A steerable medical device uses a single motor and spool to actuate control wires for precise distal tip articulation.

Jaw assembly integrates light sources and detectors to measure reflected optical signals from clamped tissue for real-time attribute analysis.

A medical instrument with a hollow outer shaft and inner shaft enables precise mechanical tissue removal via axial scraping.

A surgical system with a control system that variably controls clamping force and ultrasonic blade vibrations.

A microwave thermal therapy system delivers targeted energy to esophageal varices using a suction cap.

Rotatable spool translates with actuation to control pull wire angle, reducing friction and unwieldy design in robotic medical instruments.

A three-dimensional laser scan pattern delivers fractional injury to biological tissue using alternating high and low energy pulses.

A medical manipulator drive device pulls bending wires at variable speeds to control insertion portion shape.

Segmentation and nesting principles enable minimally invasive stone removal while reducing tissue damage risk.

Real-time location data analysis estimates contact stability between remotely navigated medical devices and moving anatomical structures.

An adjustable spacer pin sets the precise jaw gap in surgical end effectors, eliminating seal failures caused by manufacturing tolerance variations.

Adjusts setpoint temperature based on light intensity to stabilize the cantilevered optical fiber.

Synchronized pump and cutter operation stabilizes uterine fluid pressure during suction, preventing visualization loss.

Miniature focusing optics with high numerical aperture concentrate femtosecond laser pulses for precise endoscopic scanning.

A single roller drive advances and retracts endoscope sections, reducing device complexity while maintaining control precision.

Nested vapor delivery members within a compact sheath reduce device diameter and patient discomfort.