Patent ID: 8454498
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. An adaptor for an endoscopic device, the adaptor comprising an adaptor body having: a first fluid transport component in a non-fluid connection with a second fluid transport component, the first and second fluid transport components each having walls with exterior surfaces and interior surfaces defining respective first and second channels extending therethrough, each fluid transport component having a flared end and a tapered end whereby each of the first and second channels extends through the flared end and the tapered end; an inlet port extending outward from the exterior surface of the second fluid transport component, the inlet port having a central passage defined through the exterior surface of the second fluid transport component and into the interior surface of the second fluid transport component so as to be in fluid connection with the second channel; a shroud comprising a wall extending radially outwardly from the exterior surfaces of the first and second fluid transport components, wherein the wall extends axially with respect to the first and second fluid transport components such that the tapered end of the second fluid transport component is completely surrounded by the shroud, and wherein the tapered end of the first fluid transport component extends beyond a height of the wall surrounding the tapered end of the second fluid transport component, wherein the adaptor is configured to be attached in-line between an endoscopic device and a water source connector such that the first and second channels are in fluid connection with the endoscopic device and the water source connector, wherein the channel in the first fluid transport component is a liquid channel, the channel in the second fluid transport component is a gas channel, and the inlet port extends outward from the second fluid transport component such that the central passage in the inlet port is in fluid connection with the gas channel, and wherein the inlet port is configured to receive a secondary gas source for providing to the endoscopic device.