Apparatus and methods for accessing and sealing bodily vessels and cavities
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Hysteroscopic system
US9155454B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9155454-B2 |
| Application number | US-89235510-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Publication date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
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A hysteroscopy system includes a scope having an internal channel, a sheath removably coupled to the scope, and an outflow channel. The sheath has a distal flange extending internally towards an outer surface of the scope. The outflow channel is formed between an inner surface of the sheath and an outer surface of the scope. The distal flange forms a distal end of the outflow channel and is generally located between the scope and the sheath.
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What is claimed is: 1. A hysteroscopy system, the system comprising: a scope having an outer surface and an internal channel defined by an inner surface; a sheath removably coupled to the scope and having a tip at which a distal flange extends internally in a protruding manner towards the outer surface of the scope, the sheath further having an inner surface; an outflow channel formed between the inner surface of the sheath and the outer surface of the scope, the distal flange…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9155454B2 cover?
- A hysteroscopy system includes a scope having an internal channel, a sheath removably coupled to the scope, and an outflow channel. The sheath has a distal flange extending internally towards an outer surface of the scope. The outflow channel is formed between an inner surface of the sheath and an outer surface of the scope. The distal flange forms a distal end of the outflow channel and is gen…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Sahney Mira, Shener-Irmakoglu Cemal, Smith & Nephew Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B1/303. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Oct 13 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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