Endoscope washer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5494637
SERIAL NO

08272892

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Endoscope washer and washing method for providing an endoscope washer which self-disinfects the washing basin and the fluid tubes automatically, each time an endoscope is washed and disinfected. The endoscope washer includes a washing and disinfecting basin having an endoscope holding portion for holding an endoscope and a washing fluid well for storing a washing fluid. The washer also including a water supply pipe, connected to a first water supply tube and a second water supply tube, for supplying a washing fluid to the endoscope holding portion and the washing fluid well. The washer also has a disinfectant tank for supplying a disinfectant to the endoscope holding portion and the washing fluid well through the water supply pipe, to provide a self-washing function for washing and disinfecting both the endoscope and the pipes, e.g., the water supply pipes, at the same time.

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OLYMPUS AMERICA INC3500 CORPORATE PARKWAY CENTER VALLEY PA 18034

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barlow, David E Hicksville, NY 10 926

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