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Biological navigation device

US10188273B2 · kind B2 · utility

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220References

12Claims

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Assignee

LOMA VISTA MEDICAL, INC. · US

Inventors

Alexander Q. TILSON · Burlingame, US
Mark C. Scheeff · San Francisco, US
Gene Duval · Menlo Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 30, 2009
Grant date	Jan 29, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 19, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/003
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Biological navigation devices and methods are disclosed. The devices can be used as or to support colonoscopies or endoscopes. The devices can have longitudinally extensible cells that can be selectively inflated. The devices can have articulable links. The devices can be removably attached to elongated elements, such as colonoscopes or other endoscopes.

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