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Rectal balloon apparatus with pressure relieving lumen and sensors

US8500771B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateFeb 17, 2010
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1097
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rectal balloon apparatus comprises a shaft having a fluid passageway extending therethrough. A rectal gas relieving lumen may be positioned with the shaft for removal of rectal gas. A motion detecting sensor and a radiation detecting sensor may be positioned with the balloon, the shaft, and/or the rectal gas release lumen.

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