Enclosed imaging apparatus and method for use thereof
US12161300B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exemplary capsule apparatus is provided, which includes a capsule having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. A terminal portion of the capsule at the first end has a tapered end that has a section which curves toward a center of the terminal portion. Additionally, a tethered capsule apparatus includes a capsule configured to provide imaging optics having an orifice provided at least one end thereof. A tether having a proximal end and a distal end is also be provided. The distal end of the tether has an enlarged end portion that has a width that is greater than a width of a neighboring portion, and the enlarged end portion can be positioned and configured to be secured in the orifice.
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