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AssigneeEra Endoscopy S.r.l.
InventorsSamuele Gorini, Alberto Arena, Giuseppe Pemorio, Arianna Menciassi, Paolo Dario
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An endoscopic device for autonomous locomotion through a body cavity with a predetermined direction, the device comprising a tubular body constructed of a relatively elastic material that extends between two, preferably, the front and rear, end portions, respectively. The tubular body includes an anchor for temporarily and alternately attaching the end portions to a wall portion of the body cavity in synch with corresponding axial extensions and contractions of the tubular body. The tubular body incorporates a reinforcement structure distributed along its length that is substantially rigid in a radial direction and yields in an axial direction, the structure specifically comprising either a plurality of relatively rigid rings or at least one helical spring.
An endoscopic device for self-propelled locomotion through a selected body cavity in a predetermined direction, comprising a tubular body constructed of a relatively elastic material extending between two end portions, with an anchor suitable for temporarily and alternately attaching the end portions to a selected wall portion of the body cavity in synch with corresponding extensions and contractions axially of the tubular body, and a pneumatic device for actuating the anchor, wherein the tubular body incorporates a reinforcement structure distributed along its length that is substantially rigid in a radial direction and yields in an axial direction.
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