Magnetically navigable device with associated magnetic element
US7182089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/732
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A magnetically navigable device has a magnet element with a greater extent in one direction than at right angles thereto. The magnet element is arranged asymmetrically with respect to a central axis of the device which points in the direction in which the magnet element extends. The device may be, for example, a video capsule from medical technology, such as for endoscopy.
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