Olympus Endoscope System Patent Granted
Summary
The USPTO has granted patent US12582293B2 to Olympus Medical Systems Corp. for an insertion instrument and endoscope system. The patent details specific configurations for an insertion section, including a distal end portion with multiple conduits designed for improved functionality.
What changed
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent US12582293B2, granting intellectual property rights to Olympus Medical Systems Corp. for an "Insertion instrument and endoscope system." The patent, filed on June 15, 2023, and granted on March 24, 2026, describes a novel design for an endoscope's insertion instrument, focusing on the configuration of its distal end portion and the arrangement of conduits within it.
This patent grant is primarily an intellectual property matter and does not impose direct regulatory obligations on other entities. However, it signifies a new technological development in the field of medical devices, specifically endoscopes. Manufacturers in this sector, particularly those developing or producing similar diagnostic and surgical equipment, should be aware of this patent to avoid potential infringement issues. The patent details are publicly available for review.
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Insertion instrument and endoscope system
Grant US12582293B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
Inventors
Satoshi Horie, Nagahide Sakai
Abstract
An insertion instrument comprises an insertion section including a distal end portion, a bending portion, and a flexible tube portion. The distal end portion includes an opening, an objective lens, a first conduit, and a second conduit connected to the first conduit, the second conduit extending in a direction other than the longitudinal direction, the second conduit located distally relative to the first conduit. A space between a side surface of the objective lens and a side surface of the opening in the distal end surface defines a third conduit, the third conduit connected to the second conduit.
CPC Classifications
A61B 1/00091 A61B 1/00094 A61B 1/00096 A61B 1/015 A61B 1/05 A61B 1/051 A61B 1/053 A61B 1/126
Filing Date
2023-06-15
Application No.
18210085
Claims
20
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