Biological navigation device
US11426058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2039 |
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- 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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