Endoscopic sheath assembly and associated method

Details Endoscopic sheath assembly and associated method Endoscopic sheath assembly and associated method

2005-08-16

2005-08-16

Flanagan, Beverly M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With protective sheath

C600S124000, C600S125000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06929601

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope sheath includes a web member disposable in a tubular configuration in engagement with an endoscope insertion member, the member being provided with a tear string in the form of a tensile member. The tear string preferably extends longitudinally along the web member. In addition, the tear string preferably extends from one end of the web member to an opposite end thereof and is disposed along a weakened area of the web member. The web member is provided in a plurality of regions with a layer of adhesive material. The adhesive material of at least one of the regions is permanent adhesive, whereas the adhesive material of at least another of the regions forms a separable bond. These regions extend along opposing longitudinal edges of the web member.

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patent: 5217001 (1993-06-01), Nakao et al.
patent: 5337731 (1994-08-01), Takahashi et al.
patent: 5503616 (1996-04-01), Jones

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