Plug for endoscope attachment tip
US11510554B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00142
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Reversibly attachable pressure-resistant cap for an endoscope sleeve, configured to seal a distal tip of the endoscope sleeve during pressurized inflation of the sleeve to assist insertion of the endoscope into the sleeve. The cap is operable to latch onto the distal tip. The cap is also configured to be easily removed from the distal tip after inflation is no longer needed.
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