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Methods and apparatus for locating a surface of a body lumen
US2015190071A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2015190071-A1 |
| Application number | US-201414562467-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | Feb 26, 2009 |
| Publication date | Jul 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | — |
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An embodiment of an apparatus for locating a surface of a body lumen is disclosed. The apparatus includes a locator assembly that has a distal end region configured to extend into an opening of the body lumen and to selectably engage at least a portion of the body lumen adjacent to the opening. The distal end region includes at least one surface engaging element that is configured to engage the surface of the body lumen. The apparatus includes a measuring device that is in electrical communication with the surface engaging element. The measuring device is configured to determine changes in measurable characteristics of the surface engaging element. Methods and apparatus for locating a surface of a body lumen are also disclosed.
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1 . An apparatus for locating a surface of a body lumen, comprising: a locator assembly including a distal end region configured to extend into an opening of the body lumen and to selectably engage at least a portion of the body lumen adjacent to the opening, said distal end region including at least one surface engaging element configured to engage the surface of the body lumen; and a measuring device in electrical communication with said surface engaging element, said measuring device confi…
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- What does patent US2015190071A1 cover?
- An embodiment of an apparatus for locating a surface of a body lumen is disclosed. The apparatus includes a locator assembly that has a distal end region configured to extend into an opening of the body lumen and to selectably engage at least a portion of the body lumen adjacent to the opening. The distal end region includes at least one surface engaging element that is configured to engage the…
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- Abbott Lab
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B5/053. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu Jul 09 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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