Endoscopy auxiliary device
US10966595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscopy auxiliary device includes an insertion tube and a clamping unit. The clamping unit has a pipe and a connector. The connector is connected to the insertion tube. The tube is configured to clamp a capsule endoscope. The pipe has an inner space configured to accommodate a part of the capsule endoscope. The pipe includes a first slit, a second slit and a third slit. The first slit extends from a free end of the pipe for a first distance toward a connection end of the pipe. The second slit extends from the free end of the pipe for the connection distance toward the connection end of the pipe. The third slit extends from the free end of the pipe for a third distance toward the connection end of the pipe. The first slit, the second slit and the third slit are separate.
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