Tube gripper integral with controller for endoscope of borescope
US6830545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A probe controller is integral with a gripper for the probe's insertion tube. The gripper is easily operated with one hand, permitting a user to hold, release, and insert the insertion tube with the same hand that operates the controls on the controller, thus freeing the user's other hand to feed the insertion tube into the opening, perform other operations, or optionally to operate the controls.
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