American Board of Surgery Certification in Surgery
William Christ Papouras, Akron OH
Specialties:
Surgery, Trauma Surgery
Work:
Akron General Woman's Care 400 Wabash Ave, Akron, OH 44307Lodi Community Hospital 225 Elyria St, Lodi, OH 44254
Education:
Medical College of Ohio (1996)
Endoscope Hand Assist Device
US Patent:
8092373, Jan 10, 2012
Filed:
Aug 21, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/196027
Inventors:
William C. Papouras - Akron OH, US Vall Iliev - Stow OH, US
International Classification:
A61B 1/00
US Classification:
600131, 600102
Abstract:
An ergonomic holding assist device for endoscopes comprises an attachment mechanism to removably secure the hand assist device to an endoscope. An ergonomic component comfortably fills a space made between a naturally extended palm and the grip portion of the endoscope. A center plate sandwiched between the attachment mechanism and the ergonomic component provides an approximate ½-inch clearance to a top of the device so that the ergonomic component reaches a thenar crease of the palm more comfortably. The flexor tendon of the thumb is comfortably supported by the ergonomic component so that endoscope-work-related injuries are avoided.