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Class Information
Number: 600/149
Name: Surgery > Endoscope > Having flexible tube structure > With bending control means > With wire tension control (e.g., slack absorbing)
Description: Subject matter wherein the bending mechanism is operated by plural, differentially displaced cables which are alternatingly retracted to bend or unbend the endoscope and which are provided with strain regulating means which either reduces strain on the cables to prevent over-stretching the cables or places strain on the cables to eliminate slack caused by excess cable.
Patents under this class:
| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7591780 |
Miniaturized imaging device with integrated circuit connector system |
Sep. 22, 2009 |
| 7520185 |
Sensor handle assembly |
Apr. 21, 2009 |
| 7326176 |
Endoscope angle portion |
Feb. 5, 2008 |
| 7150752 |
Endoscopic instrument |
Dec. 19, 2006 |
| 7134993 |
Method and apparatus for improving the operation of a remote viewing device by changing the calibration settings of its articulation servos |
Nov. 14, 2006 |
| 6793622 |
Electric bending endoscope |
Sep. 21, 2004 |
| 6702737 |
Bending manipulation device for endoscope |
Mar. 9, 2004 |
| 6699183 |
Quick-acting closure for an endoscope |
Mar. 2, 2004 |
| 6673060 |
Drainage catheter and method for forming same |
Jan. 6, 2004 |
| 6641528 |
Bending part of endoscope |
Nov. 4, 2003 |
| 6595982 |
Tubular medical device |
Jul. 22, 2003 |
| 6522933 |
Steerable catheter with a control handle having a pulley mechanism |
Feb. 18, 2003 |
| 6491627 |
Manipulation mechanism for an angle section of an endoscope |
Dec. 10, 2002 |
| 6482148 |
Optical scope with measuring system |
Nov. 19, 2002 |
| 6398776 |
Tubular medical device |
Jun. 4, 2002 |
| 6236876 |
Navigable probe and motor control apparatus |
May. 22, 2001 |
| 6203494 |
Endoscope capable of varying hardness of flexible part of insertion unit thereof |
Mar. 20, 2001 |
| 6030360 |
Steerable catheter |
Feb. 29, 2000 |
| 6013024 |
Hybrid operation system |
Jan. 11, 2000 |
| 5960145 |
Optical fiber image conduit and method using same |
Sep. 28, 1999 |
| 5938588 |
Superelastic control wire sheath for flexible endoscope |
Aug. 17, 1999 |
| 5916147 |
Selectively manipulable catheter |
Jun. 29, 1999 |
| 5752912 |
Manipulator for flexible portion of an endoscope |
May. 19, 1998 |
| 5681263 |
Endoscope for ultrasonic echography |
Oct. 28, 1997 |
| 5667476 |
Endoscope articulation system to reduce effort during articulation of an endoscope |
Sep. 16, 1997 |
| 5575755 |
Fluid insensitive braking for an endoscope |
Nov. 19, 1996 |
| 5531664 |
Bending actuator having a coil sheath with a fixed distal end and a free proximal end |
Jul. 2, 1996 |
| 5512035 |
Cable compensating mechanism for an endoscope |
Apr. 30, 1996 |
| 5464007 |
Fluid insensitive braking for an endoscope |
Nov. 7, 1995 |
| 5448989 |
Medical instrument shaft capable of positive and non-positive linking of segments |
Sep. 12, 1995 |
| 5415158 |
Flexible endoscope with force limiting spring coupler |
May. 16, 1995 |
| 5396880 |
Endoscope for direct visualization of the spine and epidural space |
Mar. 14, 1995 |
| 5386816 |
Endoscope |
Feb. 7, 1995 |
| 5381782 |
Bi-directional and multi-directional miniscopes |
Jan. 17, 1995 |
| 5359994 |
Proximal steering cable adjustment |
Nov. 1, 1994 |
| 5347989 |
Control mechanism for steerable elongated probe having a sealed joystick |
Sep. 20, 1994 |
| 5325845 |
Steerable sheath for use with selected removable optical catheter |
Jul. 5, 1994 |
| 5301656 |
Endoscope |
Apr. 12, 1994 |
| 5299559 |
Endoscope with overload protective device |
Apr. 5, 1994 |
| 5176126 |
Bending device |
Jan. 5, 1993 |
| 5167221 |
Bending device |
Dec. 1, 1992 |
| 5005558 |
Endoscope |
Apr. 9, 1991 |
| 4996974 |
Adjustable steering control for flexible probe |
Mar. 5, 1991 |
| 4967732 |
Endoscope |
Nov. 6, 1990 |
| 4947827 |
Flexible endoscope |
Aug. 14, 1990 |
| 4941454 |
Servo actuated steering mechanism for borescope or endoscope |
Jul. 17, 1990 |
| 4834069 |
Endoscope with improved inserting portion |
May. 30, 1989 |
| 4796607 |
Endoscope steering section |
Jan. 10, 1989 |
| 4790294 |
Ball-and-socket bead endoscope steering section |
Dec. 13, 1988 |
| 4787369 |
Force relieving, force limiting self-adjusting steering for borescope or endoscope |
Nov. 29, 1988 |
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