Method of positioning a device on an endoscope
US7648457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for positioning a device, such as an endcap, on an endoscope is disclosed. The method can be used, for example, for facilitating pressing an endcap onto an endoscope, including in those applications where the endscope is disposed in a sheath and the endcap is positioned at the distal end of the sheath.
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