Endoscope

Details Endoscope Endoscope

1994-05-05

1995-11-14

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Endoscope

Having flexible tube structure

138123, 604282, 600146, A61B 100

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054657105

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope suitable for inspecting a water service pipe, etc. is disclosed. The endoscope comprises an operating body and a flexible insert tube structure extending from the operating body. The insert tube structure has a flexible insert body as in a regular endoscope. The insert tube structure further has a jacket disposed on an outer periphery of the insert body and adapted to enhance a smooth reciprocal movement of the insert tube structure. The jacket is formed in a cylindrical braid by braiding a plurality of flat straps in cross-section. These straps are formed of a resin having a small friction coefficient.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2407929 (1946-09-01), Jeckel
patent: 5312356 (1994-05-01), Engelson et al.

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