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Kafe 바로가기국가/구분 | United States(US) Patent 등록 |
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 | US-0215704 (2005-08-30) |
등록번호 | US8052597 (2011-10-25) |
발명자 / 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 | 피인용 횟수 : 14 인용 특허 : 523 |
In one aspect, the present invention is an articulation joint for use in a low cost medical device such as an endoscope intended for a single use. In one embodiment, the articulation joint comprises a plurality of interconnected segments. In another embodiment, the articulation joint comprises an el
In one aspect, the present invention is an articulation joint for use in a low cost medical device such as an endoscope intended for a single use. In one embodiment, the articulation joint comprises a plurality of interconnected segments. In another embodiment, the articulation joint comprises an elongated tubular body. In another aspect, the present invention provides methods of manufacturing an articulation joint for use in a medical device.
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 1. An articulation joint for use in a medical device, the articulation joint comprising a tubular body comprising:a plurality of interconnected adjacent segments, wherein each segment comp
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 1. An articulation joint for use in a medical device, the articulation joint comprising a tubular body comprising:a plurality of interconnected adjacent segments, wherein each segment comprises a generally cylindrical tube with a first end, a second end, an outer wall, and a central lumen, wherein the first end of a first segment of the plurality of segments includes a tang that interlocks with a notch on the second end of an adjacent segment to form a non-articulating interface substantially preventing all rotational movement between the first end of the first segment and the second end of the adjacent segment, and wherein the outer wall of each segment includes at least one hinge element therein and at least one slot therethrough;at least one cable guide element comprising a passage, wherein the at least one cable guide element is configured to at least partially extend through the at least one slot and to at least partially reside within the at least one slot; andone or more control cables threaded through the at least one cable guide element comprising the passage.
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