Oblong endoscope sheath

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10028644
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14496473

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An endoscope sheath comprising: a proximal end; a distal end having a distal end region; a surface extending between and connecting the proximal end and the distal end; and a plurality of positioning devices located along the surface; wherein the sheath is configured to: (1) receive all or a portion of an endoscope having a cylindrical end and (2) provide a conduit for communicating fluid between the proximal end of the sheath and the distal end of the sheath when the endoscope is inserted inside the sheath; and wherein the distal end region of the sheath includes the plurality of positioning devices that secure the cylindrical end of the endoscope against a portion of an inner wall of the surface extending between the proximal end and the distal end so that a fluid barrier is created between the cylindrical end of the endoscope and the inner wall.

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  • GYRUS ACMI INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cheng, Ming J W. Warwick, US 27 126
Goldberg, Daniel R Memphis, US 52 547
Konstorum, Gregory S Stamford, US 40 4487

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