US4022194A
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Fiberoptic scope shield and instrument holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-06-02
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Granted: 1977-05-10
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Expires: 1995-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A shield and instrument holder for use with a fiberoptic scope such as those designed for proctologic use positions an apertured shield portion transversely of the eye piece of the fiberoptic scope, which eye piece extends through the aperture to secure the shield and provides a right angular extension in spaced parallel relation to the fiberoptic scope adjacent the eye piece with means thereon for detachably holding various instruments in convenient relation thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Armin V. Banez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A shield and instrument holder for use with a fiberoptic scope or the like having a body and an extending eye piece and comprising a substantially sized shield portion apertured inwardly of its edges for the reception of the eye piece and arranged to engage said eye piece so as to hold said shield and instrument holder thereon in a position to shield a user's face, an extension on said shield portion and means on said extension for detachably engaging at least one instrument so as to position the same adjacent said scope in spaced relation to said eye piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A shield and instrument holder for use with a fiberoptic scope or the like having a body and an extending eye piece and comprising a substantially sized shield portion apertured inwardly of its edges for the reception of the eye piece and arranged to engage said eye piece so as to hold said shield and instrument holder thereon in a position to shield a user's face, an extension on said shield portion and means on said extension for detachably engaging at least one instrument so as to position the same adjacent said scope in spaced relation to said eye piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The shield and instrument holder of claim 1 and wherein means is formed on said shield for receiving and retaining fluids directed against said shield.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The shield and instrument holder of claim 1 and wherein said shield portion is vertically disposed and said extension on said shield portion is positioned on the upper edge thereof and includes a right angular portion and wherein said means for detachably engaging said instrument is positioned on said right angular extension.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The shield and instrument holder of claim 1 and wherein said shield portion is vertically disposed and comprises a lower rectangular section and an upper section of comparable width and means detachably joining said sections and wherein said aperture is defined by half circular registering notches in said upper and lower sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
The shield and instrument holder of claim 1 and wherein the extension of the shield is positioned upwardly thereof and includes a right angular portion and wherein said means for detachably engaging at least one instrument comprises a second right angular portion removably affixed to said first mentioned right angular portion with said first and second right angular portions having matching and registering configurations between which said instrument may be positioned.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
The shield and instrument holder of claim 1 and wherein the extension of the shield includes a right angular portion having a secondary portion hingedly affixed thereto and means for clamping the secondary portion to the right angular portion and wherein the right angular portion has a downturned end engagable with said fiberoptic scope so as to support the same in spaced relation thereto.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-05-09 | 1980-11-08 | 1981-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-09 | 1984-11-08 | 1985-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-09 | 1988-11-08 | 1989-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |