Balloon Device for Rigid Bronchoscope US12605060B1
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12605060B1 to inventors An Ho and David Stein for a balloon device configured for use with rigid bronchoscopes. The invention includes a balloon shaft member, a balloon member, and an inflation device, designed to fit snugly on the outside of a rigid bronchoscope to improve patient ventilation and prevent back bleeding during rigid bronchoscopy procedures.
What changed
The USPTO issued Patent US12605060B1, granting exclusive intellectual property rights for a balloon device designed for rigid bronchoscopy. The patent protects the design of an inflatable balloon shaft assembly with an adjustable inflation mechanism that fits on the exterior of a rigid bronchoscope.
Medical device manufacturers and surgical equipment developers researching bronchoscopy tools should review this patent to understand protected design approaches and assess freedom-to-operate for competing balloon bronchoscopy devices. Patent holders and licensees of bronchoscopy technology may find this grant relevant to their IP portfolios.
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Balloon device for rigid bronchoscopy
Grant US12605060B1 Kind: B1 Apr 21, 2026
Inventors
An Ho, David Stein
Abstract
A balloon device for a rigid bronchoscope includes a balloon shaft member; a balloon member connected to the balloon shaft member; and an inflation device operably connected to the balloon shaft member and the balloon member. The inflation device configured to adjust an inflation level of the balloon member. The inflatable and adjustable balloon device is configured to fit snugly on the outside of the rigid bronchoscope. This enables better ventilation of patient's undergoing rigid bronchoscopy and prevents back bleeding into the lung. Once the balloon is inflated, improved jet ventilation can occur with better resulting aeration.
CPC Classifications
A61B 1/00082 A61B 1/2676 A61B 1/00135 A61B 1/00137 A61B 1/0014 A61M 25/10184
Filing Date
2024-10-23
Application No.
18923845
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