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US 2003/0214580 A1Published application
Self propelled device having a magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system
AssigneeGiven Imaging Ltd.
InventorGavriel J. Iddan
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Abstract
A sensing device includes a magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system. The sensing device may be an in-vivo autonomous capsule with an imager, but may be another type of sensing device. A separate propulsion system may be provided which may be attachable to, for example, a sensing device.
Claims33
A sensing device comprising:
- a sensor;
- a duct disposed substantially within the device;
- and
- a propulsion device including a magnetohydrodynamic device.
1 more element
A sensing device comprising:
- a sensing means for collecting data;
- a duct means for accepting and expelling fluid;
- and
- a propulsion means for propelling fluid.
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A propulsion system for an in-vivo device, the propulsion system comprising:
- a magnetohydrodynamic device;
- and
- a connector capable of connecting to an in-vivo device.
A propulsion system for an in-vivo device, the propulsion system comprising:
- a magnetohydrodynamic means for propelling liquid;
- and
- a connector means for connecting to an in-vivo device.
An imaging device comprising:
- an imager;
- a power source;
- a transmitter;
- a duct disposed substantially within the device;
- and
- a magnetohydrodynamic device.
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A propulsion system for an in-vivo device, the propulsion system comprising:
- an internal space;
- a duct defining a space separate from the internal space;
- a magnet disposed with the internal space;
- a plurality of electrodes disposed substantially within the duct.
- a power source;
- and
- a connector capable of connecting to an in-vivo device.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.