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Integrated endoscope irrigation

US11266300B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

SCOUTCAM LTD. · IL

Inventors

Amir Govrin · Ramat Gan, IL
Yekaterina DLUGACH · Mabbuim, IL
Tsafrir Kolatt · Haifa, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 23, 2019
Grant date	Mar 8, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 23, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B1/0052
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A distal tip of an endoscopic device and a cylindrical cap is disclosed. The distal tip comprises a pattern of alternating grooves and lands on its outer surface. The cylindrical cap is configured to fit tightly over the lands, thereby changing the grooves into closed channels through which liquid or gas can flow.

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