Steerable Ultrasound Endoscope with Needle Guide Ramp

ChangeBridge: Patent Apps - Diagnosis & Surgery (A61B)

Detected March 30th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has published a new patent application, US20260083301A1, for a steerable ultrasound attachment for endoscopes developed by EndoSound, Inc. The application details an assembly that includes an ultrasound imaging head, sub-assembly, and a needle guide ramp designed to direct a needle within an imaging slice plane.

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What changed

This document is a publication of a new patent application (US20260083301A1) filed by EndoSound, Inc. The application describes an endoscope add-on assembly featuring an ultrasound imaging head, an ultrasound imaging sub-assembly, and a needle guide ramp. This assembly is designed to attach to a target endoscope and align a needle within an imaging slice plane, enhancing diagnostic capabilities during endoscopic procedures.

As this is a patent application publication, it does not impose immediate regulatory requirements or compliance deadlines on regulated entities. However, it signifies potential future technological advancements in medical devices. Companies in the medical device sector, particularly those involved in endoscopy and ultrasound imaging, should be aware of this filing as it may relate to their intellectual property landscape or future product development strategies.

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STEERABLE ULTRASOUND ATTACHMENT FOR ENDOSCOPE

Application US20260083301A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Assignee

EndoSound, Inc.

Inventors

Stephen Edward STEINBERG, Scott Sutherland CORBETT, III

Abstract

An endoscope add-on assembly adapted to be attached to a target endoscope. The endoscope add-on assembly includes an ultrasound imaging head, an ultrasound imaging sub-assembly, and a needle guide ramp. The ultrasound imaging head defines an imaging slice plane. The ultrasound imaging sub-assembly is configured to selectively engage the ultrasound imaging head. The ultrasound imaging sub-assembly includes a retaining element configured to secure the ultrasound imaging sub-assembly to the target endoscope. The needle guide ramp is configured to direct a motion of a needle of the target endoscope. The needle guide ramp is configured to align the needle of the target endoscope within the imaging slice plane when the endoscope add-on assembly is attached to the target endoscope.

CPC Classifications

A61B 1/00101 A61B 1/00097 A61B 1/00098 A61B 1/0014 A61B 1/0051 A61B 1/0057 A61B 1/01 A61B 8/4422 A61B 8/4466 A61B 10/04 A61B 1/00103 A61B 1/00133 A61B 1/00135 A61B 1/018 A61B 1/053 A61B 1/273 A61B 8/12 A61B 8/4411 A61B 8/445 A61B 2010/045 A61B 2017/0034