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Endoscopic device

US4470407A · kind A · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 1982
Grant dateSep 11, 1984
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M3/0279
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoscopic device is disclosed which provides for unobstructed viewing within a body space of a patient. The endoscopic device includes a tube carrying a light transmitting system with a balloon extending over the system. The balloon can be expanded and the interior of the body space inspected or irradicated with a laser beam through the balloon.

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