Disposable endoscope
US10646104B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an intubation system comprising insertion unit to be connected to a bending section of a medical instrument comprising an inner elongated shaft structure being capable of torque transmission around its length axis and an outer elongated shaft structure surrounding the inner elongated shaft structure and having a continuous outer surface, and an orientation controller being attached to the inner elongated shaft, such that when the orientation controller rotates, the bending section turns around itself.
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