Patent ID: 8647256

Claim:
A locking device for use with an endoscope, the locking device comprising: a curved associating portion for associating the locking device with an endoscope; wherein the curved associating portion includes a pin; a strap coupled to the pin, the strap being configured to wrap around the endoscope; a middle portion extending from the curved associating portion; an angled head extending at an angle relative to the middle portion; a first lock disposed at the angled head; a second lock disposed at the angled head and positioned adjacent to the first lock; a locking arm disposed at the angled head; wherein the locking arm is capable of overlying an access port of the endoscope; wherein the locking device includes an abutting portion for abutting a top surface of a biopsy cap attached to the access port, the abutting portion being disposed between the middle portion and the angled head; and wherein the locking arm is longitudinally spaced apart from the abutting portion.