Endoscope with angled inflation channel

Details Endoscope with angled inflation channel Endoscope with angled inflation channel

2006-01-31

2011-10-11

Kasztejna, Matthew J (Department: 3779)

Surgery

Endoscope

With inflatable balloon

C600S129000, C600S156000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08033988

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope apparatus comprises: an endoscope comprising an insertion portion, wherein an air hole is formed at a distal end of the insertion portion; and a balloon attached to the distal end of the insertion portion, the balloon being expanded by supply of air through an inlet/outlet port of the air hole and contracted by suction of air through of the inlet/outlet port, wherein the inlet/outlet port of the air hole is formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle to an axis of the insertion portion of the endoscope.

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