Colon linearizing device, colon linearizing system including the same and method of manufacturing the colon linearizing device
US12167834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/7546
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A colon linearizing device installed in an endoscope to linearize a colon by performing translation and expansion motions in the colon may include a ring-shaped proximal member installed to surround an outer circumferential surface of an insertion tube of an endoscope, a fixed end secured to the insertion tube, a ring-shaped distal member positioned between the proximal member and the fixed end and movably installed along a longitudinal direction of the insertion tube, and an elastic member connected between the fixed end and the distal member.
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