HK1118487A1 - A method for determining the existence of obstructions in the passageways of a medical instrument - Google Patents
A method for determining the existence of obstructions in the passageways of a medical instrumentInfo
- Publication number
- HK1118487A1 HK1118487A1 HK08110777.0A HK08110777A HK1118487A1 HK 1118487 A1 HK1118487 A1 HK 1118487A1 HK 08110777 A HK08110777 A HK 08110777A HK 1118487 A1 HK1118487 A1 HK 1118487A1
- Authority
- HK
- Hong Kong
- Prior art keywords
- pressure
- internal passageways
- passageways
- fluid
- obstructions
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
- G05B—CONTROL OR REGULATING SYSTEMS IN GENERAL; FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS OF SUCH SYSTEMS; MONITORING OR TESTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUCH SYSTEMS OR ELEMENTS
- G05B19/00—Programme-control systems
- G05B19/02—Programme-control systems electric
- G05B19/04—Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers
- G05B19/042—Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
- G05B19/0423—Input/output
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
- A61B1/00002—Operational features of endoscopes
- A61B1/00057—Operational features of endoscopes provided with means for testing or calibration
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
- A61B1/12—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with cooling or rinsing arrangements
- A61B1/121—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with cooling or rinsing arrangements provided with means for cleaning post-use
- A61B1/123—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with cooling or rinsing arrangements provided with means for cleaning post-use using washing machines
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B90/00—Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups A61B1/00 - A61B50/00, e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
- A61B90/70—Cleaning devices specially adapted for surgical instruments
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L2/16—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
- A61L2/18—Liquid substances or solutions comprising solids or dissolved gases
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L2/24—Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L2/26—Accessories or devices or components used for biocidal treatment
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B90/00—Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups A61B1/00 - A61B50/00, e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
- A61B90/70—Cleaning devices specially adapted for surgical instruments
- A61B2090/701—Cleaning devices specially adapted for surgical instruments for flexible tubular instruments, e.g. endoscopes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L2202/00—Aspects relating to methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects
- A61L2202/10—Apparatus features
- A61L2202/12—Apparatus for isolating biocidal substances from the environment
- A61L2202/122—Chambers for sterilisation
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
- A61L2202/00—Aspects relating to methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects
- A61L2202/20—Targets to be treated
- A61L2202/24—Medical instruments, e.g. endoscopes, catheters, sharps
Landscapes
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Surgery (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
- Epidemiology (AREA)
- Biomedical Technology (AREA)
- Medical Informatics (AREA)
- Molecular Biology (AREA)
- Pathology (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
- Biophysics (AREA)
- Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
- Optics & Photonics (AREA)
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AREA)
- Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
- General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Endoscopes (AREA)
- Infusion, Injection, And Reservoir Apparatuses (AREA)
- Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
- Measuring Fluid Pressure (AREA)
- Ultra Sonic Daignosis Equipment (AREA)
- Analysing Materials By The Use Of Radiation (AREA)
- Measuring Pulse, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure Or Blood Flow (AREA)
- Saccharide Compounds (AREA)
- External Artificial Organs (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US10/341,172 US6848456B2 (en) | 2003-01-13 | 2003-01-13 | Method for determining the existence of obstructions in the passageways of a medical instrument |
HK06105361.4A HK1088274A1 (en) | 2003-01-13 | 2006-05-08 | A method for determining the existence of obstructions in the passageways of a medical instrument |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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HK1118487A1 true HK1118487A1 (en) | 2009-02-13 |
Family
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Family Applications (2)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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HK06105361.4A HK1088274A1 (en) | 2003-01-13 | 2006-05-08 | A method for determining the existence of obstructions in the passageways of a medical instrument |
HK08110777.0A HK1118487A1 (en) | 2003-01-13 | 2006-05-08 | A method for determining the existence of obstructions in the passageways of a medical instrument |
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HK06105361.4A HK1088274A1 (en) | 2003-01-13 | 2006-05-08 | A method for determining the existence of obstructions in the passageways of a medical instrument |
Country Status (7)
Country | Link |
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US (3) | US6848456B2 (xx) |
EP (2) | EP1592524B1 (xx) |
AT (1) | ATE463263T1 (xx) |
CA (1) | CA2510491C (xx) |
DE (1) | DE602004026408D1 (xx) |
HK (2) | HK1088274A1 (xx) |
WO (1) | WO2004062471A2 (xx) |
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US8110156B2 (en) * | 2008-09-25 | 2012-02-07 | Ricciardi Jonathan J | Methods and apparatuses for the treatment of interior and exterior areas of objects |
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2003
- 2003-01-13 US US10/341,172 patent/US6848456B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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2004
- 2004-01-07 EP EP04700633A patent/EP1592524B1/en not_active Revoked
- 2004-01-07 DE DE602004026408T patent/DE602004026408D1/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2004-01-07 WO PCT/US2004/000319 patent/WO2004062471A2/en active Application Filing
- 2004-01-07 CA CA002510491A patent/CA2510491C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2004-01-07 AT AT04700633T patent/ATE463263T1/de not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2004-01-07 EP EP07024938A patent/EP1902735B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2004-07-01 US US10/883,088 patent/US6915810B2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2004-07-01 US US10/882,817 patent/US6860276B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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2006
- 2006-05-08 HK HK06105361.4A patent/HK1088274A1/xx not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2006-05-08 HK HK08110777.0A patent/HK1118487A1/xx not_active IP Right Cessation
Also Published As
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US20040238010A1 (en) | 2004-12-02 |
US6915810B2 (en) | 2005-07-12 |
DE602004026408D1 (de) | 2010-05-20 |
CA2510491C (en) | 2009-03-24 |
ATE463263T1 (de) | 2010-04-15 |
EP1902735B1 (en) | 2012-08-01 |
EP1592524A4 (en) | 2007-07-04 |
HK1088274A1 (en) | 2006-11-03 |
US6848456B2 (en) | 2005-02-01 |
CA2510491A1 (en) | 2004-07-29 |
EP1902735A1 (en) | 2008-03-26 |
WO2004062471A3 (en) | 2004-10-14 |
US20040238011A1 (en) | 2004-12-02 |
US20040134520A1 (en) | 2004-07-15 |
WO2004062471A2 (en) | 2004-07-29 |
US6860276B2 (en) | 2005-03-01 |
EP1592524A2 (en) | 2005-11-09 |
EP1592524B1 (en) | 2010-04-07 |
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PC | Patent ceased (i.e. patent has lapsed due to the failure to pay the renewal fee) |
Effective date: 20160107 |