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Biological navigation device

US11426058B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2019
Grant dateAug 30, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2039

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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