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Endoscope connector cover detection and warning system

  • US 10,064,541 B2
  • Filed: 08/12/2014
  • Issued: 09/04/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/12/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An endoscope assembly, comprising:

  • a handle;

    a connector for connecting the endoscope assembly to an endoscope control unit, the connector including a fixed end fixed to the handle, and a free end opposite the fixed end, the free end being configured to be received in and entirely withdrawn from the endoscope control unit; and

    a warning system for indicating an absence of a connector cover, the connector cover being adapted to cover said free end of the connector, when said connector is not connected to the endoscope control unit, the warning system comprising;

    an alarm unit configured to emit at least one of light and sound from the free end of the connector,a power source in the free end of the connector for powering the alarm unit, anda detection system in the free end of the connector for detecting said absence of the connector cover on top of said free end of the connector, and activating the alarm unit if the connector cover is absent from said free end of the connector, wherein the alarm unit, power source, and detection system are positioned within the free end of the connector.

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