FLUID MANIFOLD FOR ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A manifold for distributing fluid to a medical device, comprising:
- a manifold body having a first inlet port, a first outlet port, and at least one passageway that interconnects the first inlet port and the first outlet port;
wherein a section of the passageway is configured for selective closure upon the application of external force on the section, thereby conditionally interrupting fluid passage between the inlet port and the outlet port.
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Abstract
A video endoscope system includes a reusable control cabinet and an endoscope that is connectable thereto. The endoscope may be used with a single patient and then disposed. The endoscope includes an illumination mechanism, an image sensor, and an elongate shaft having one or more lumens located therein. An articulation joint at the distal end of the endoscope allows the distal end to be oriented by the actuators in the control cabinet or actuators in a control handle of the endoscope. Fluidics, electrical, navigation, image, display and data entry controls are integrated into the system along with other accessories.
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2 Claims
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1. A manifold for distributing fluid to a medical device, comprising:
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a manifold body having a first inlet port, a first outlet port, and at least one passageway that interconnects the first inlet port and the first outlet port; wherein a section of the passageway is configured for selective closure upon the application of external force on the section, thereby conditionally interrupting fluid passage between the inlet port and the outlet port.
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2-16. -16. (canceled)
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