Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Apparatus and methods for achieving endoluminal access
- Patent Title (中): 用于实现腔内通路的装置和方法
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Application No.: US11311999Application Date: 2005-12-19
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Publication No.: US07955253B2Publication Date: 2011-06-07
- Inventor: Richard C. Ewers , Boris Reydel , Eugene G. Chen , Vahid Saadat
- Applicant: Richard C. Ewers , Boris Reydel , Eugene G. Chen , Vahid Saadat
- Applicant Address: US CA San Clemente
- Assignee: USGI Medical, Inc.
- Current Assignee: USGI Medical, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA San Clemente
- Agency: Levine Bagade Han LLP
- Agent Charles C. Fowler
- Main IPC: A61B1/00
- IPC: A61B1/00
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for pleating at least a portion of a patient's body lumen, such as the colon. Pleating is achieved via relative motion between an endoscope and a flexible conduit having an engagement element configured to reversibly engage the body lumen.
Public/Granted literature
- US20060100480A1 Apparatus and methods for achieving endoluminal access Public/Granted day:2006-05-11
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