Patent ID: 8167230
Filing Date: 2012-05-01
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A device for rolling an endoscopic sheet from a flat configuration to a rolled configuration, the device comprising: a roller having a first elongated rod and a second elongated rod, the first and second rods defining a space therebetween sized to receive and edge of the endoscopic sheet; an elongated base; a first fixture attached to the base and defining a first flange projecting away from the base, the first flange defining a first aperture sized to slidably and rotatably receive the first and second rods, the first and second rods longitudinally slidable relative to the first fixture, the first and second rods rotatable relative to the first fixture; a second fixture attached to the base and defining a second flange projecting away from the base, the second flange defining a second aperture sized to slidably and rotatably receive the first and second rods, the first and second rods longitudinally slidable relative to the second fixture, the first and second rods rotatable relative to the second fixture; and wherein the first fixture is slidably attached to the base, the first fixture and its first flange being longitudinally slidable relative to the base, and further comprising a first clamp connected to the first fixture and selectively fixing the position of the first fixture along the base, wherein the base defines an elongated channel extending therethrough, and wherein the first clamp includes a threaded fastener and a clamping plate, the fastener threaded through a hole in the first fixture and passing through the channel and threaded through the clamping plate.