Endoscope insertion assisting device, endoscope apparatus,...

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2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Sweet, Thomas J (Department: 3779)

Surgery

Endoscope

With guide means for body insertion

C600S116000, C600S114000, C600S104000, C600S106000, C604S095030, C604S101040

Reexamination Certificate

active

07959559

ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a first balloon member having a first hollow portion that allows an insertion portion of the endoscope to pass therethrough; a first transmission member that transmits an advance/retreat action performed by an operator to the first balloon member; a second balloon member having a second hollow portion that allows the insertion portion of the endoscope to pass therethrough; a second transmission member that transmits an advance/retreat action performed by an operator to the second balloon member; and a control portion that controls supply and exhaust of fluid to and from the inside of the first balloon member and the second balloon member to expand or contract the first balloon member and the second balloon member.

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