Systems and Methods for Varying Stiffness of An Endoscopic Insertion Tube

The specification describes endoscopes that enable varying stiffness of an insertion portion in an endoscope assembly. In one example, an actuator operates either a spring or a flexible tube to vary stiffness of the insertion portion. In alternative examples, an elliptical wheel arrangement or screw...

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Hauptverfasser:	SHTEIMAN IGAL, AVRON JERUHAM, STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER, SALMAN GOLAN, SCHWARCZ HADAR
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	DIAGNOSIS HUMAN NECESSITIES HYGIENE IDENTIFICATION MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE SURGERY
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