Endoscope
US8409078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope includes: an insert portion having a bending portion for bending operation and a flexible soft portion connected to the proximal end of the bending portion; an inflatable/deflatable balloon attached on the proximal side from the bending portion; and a supplying/sucking opening provided in the outer surface of a ring that connects the bending portion to the soft portion, the supplying/sucking opening supplying and sucking fluid to and from the balloon.
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