Endoscopic kitner
US5399161A · kind A · utility
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4Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2013 |
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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