Self-propelled imaging system

Details Self-propelled imaging system Self-propelled imaging system

2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Flanagan, Beverly M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With guide means for body insertion

C600S115000, C600S116000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06988986

ABSTRACT:
An imaging system comprising an imaging device assembled on a carrier tube, and a first outwardly expandable element and a second outwardly expandable element mounted on the carrier tube, wherein the second expandable element is expandable both radially and axially, the imaging system comprising a mode of operation, wherein during expansion of the second expandable element, obstruction of the radial expansion of the second expandable element causes the axial expansion of the second expandable element to propel the carrier tube and the imaging device axially.

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