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Encoscopic kitner

US5308316A · kind A · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 1992
Grant dateMay 3, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/2014
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoscopic kitner features a delivery tube with a continuous supply of absorbent material. The absorbent material is retractable into a housing as new absorbent material is placed in position for use. The spent absorbing material is movable into a housing for removal of the kitner. A hand-held drive mechanism is employed to advance the absorbent material.

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