Patent ID: 9408523
Filing Date: 2016-08-09
CPC Classification: A61B,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An air/water valve assembly for an endoscope comprising: a main stem having a proximal end, the main stem being made of a single monolithic thermoplastic piece and comprising a plurality of ridges and grooves disposed circumferentially about the main stem, the plurality of ridges and grooves being monolithic with the main stem and the main stem comprising a first opening disposed at the proximal end and running along a longitudinal axis of the main stem, and a second opening disposed transverse to the first opening, the first and second openings for allowing passage of air and/or fluid through at least a portion of the main stem; and a boot over-molded around surrounding a retainer ring, the retainer ring disposed about the main stem and a resilient member contacting an inner surface of the retainer ring, wherein the retaining ring comprises a diaphragm and an opening having a cutout.