Title:
AUTOMATED SELF-PROPELLING ENDOSCOPE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002087495
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An improved mechanism for an automated self-propelling endoscope. The system augments the conventional "proximal-push" mechanism commonly used in colonoscopy with an innovative "distal-pull" mechanism (I). The distal-pull mechanism (I) includes external application of a force at the proximal end of the endoscope that is translated into force that is exerted upon and moves the distal (leading) end of the scope further into the colon.
Inventors:
BERNSTEIN LIONEL M (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/011857
Publication Date:
April 10, 2003
Filing Date:
April 26, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
BERNSTEIN LIONEL M (US)
International Classes:
A61B1/005; A61B1/31; (IPC1-7): A61B1/04
Foreign References:
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| US5586968A | 1996-12-24 | |||
| US4066071A | 1978-01-03 | |||
| US4561427A | 1985-12-31 |
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