Patent ID: 8535220
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A laparoscope lens cleaning system comprising: a housing connectable to an external surface of a laparoscope, said housing partially enclosing and being configured to receive and release the laparoscope; a tubing contained within the housing and having a first proximal end and a second distal end, the tubing being configured to have the second end extendable beyond an end of the laparoscope; means for extending the second distal end of the tubing; a cleaning solution reservoir connected to the first proximal end of the tubing, said reservoir comprising a chamber configured to be connectable to the external surface of the laparoscope; and means for dispensing a cleaning solution onto a lens of the laparoscope during use of the laparoscope, wherein said means for extending comprises a bellows integrated within the proximal end of the tubing, said bellows operable to extend the tubing in response to activation of the dispensing means.