Laparoscopic insufflator
US6299592A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3344
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, apparatus, and method for supplying continuous and intermittent insufflating gas flow are disclosed. The system, apparatus, and method is capable of providing a continuous flow (100% duty cycle) of insufflation gas, while assuring the continuity of the delivery lines, and the pressure sense lines. The disclosure describes a delivery assembly, an internal sensing assembly, an internal sense line, a pressure assembly, and a controller.
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