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WO2008091260A3 - In vivo device with balloon stabilizer and valve - Google Patents

In vivo device with balloon stabilizer and valve Download PDF

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WO2008091260A3
WO2008091260A3 PCT/US2007/002033 US2007002033W WO2008091260A3 WO 2008091260 A3 WO2008091260 A3 WO 2008091260A3 US 2007002033 W US2007002033 W US 2007002033W WO 2008091260 A3 WO2008091260 A3 WO 2008091260A3
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valve
balloon
vivo device
capsule
stabilizer
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WO2008091260A2 (en
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Gordon Wilson
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Capsovision Inc
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Capsovision Inc
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Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Publication of WO2008091260A3 publication Critical patent/WO2008091260A3/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/04—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
    • A61B1/041—Capsule endoscopes for imaging
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/00163—Optical arrangements
    • A61B1/00174—Optical arrangements characterised by the viewing angles
    • A61B1/00177—Optical arrangements characterised by the viewing angles for 90 degrees side-viewing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/012—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor characterised by internal passages or accessories therefor
    • A61B1/015—Control of fluid supply or evacuation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/06—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
    • A61B1/0615—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements for radial illumination
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
    • A61B5/6801—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface
    • A61B5/6844—Monitoring or controlling distance between sensor and tissue
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
    • A61B5/6846—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient specially adapted to be brought in contact with an internal body part, i.e. invasive
    • A61B5/6886—Monitoring or controlling distance between sensor and tissue
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/06—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
    • A61B1/0661—Endoscope light sources
    • A61B1/0684—Endoscope light sources using light emitting diodes [LED]

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  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
  • Surgical Instruments (AREA)
  • Measurement Of The Respiration, Hearing Ability, Form, And Blood Characteristics Of Living Organisms (AREA)
  • Endoscopes (AREA)

Abstract

An in vivo imaging system is provided with a capsule having at least one balloon configured to orient the capsule in a consistent orientation relative to an internal organ; at least one valve configured to control the quantity of gas within the at least one balloon; and an imager encased within the capsule.
PCT/US2007/002033 2007-01-19 2007-01-19 In vivo device with balloon stabilizer and valve Ceased WO2008091260A2 (en)

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WO2008091260A3 true WO2008091260A3 (en) 2017-03-09

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JP6073883B2 (en) * 2011-07-28 2017-02-01 マサチューセッツ インスティテュート オブ テクノロジー Configuration of camera for 3D imaging of internal space
CN117357808B (en) * 2023-11-13 2024-09-20 中国人民解放军总医院第二医学中心 Capsule for in vivo ultraviolet therapy

Citations (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5738657A (en) * 1992-06-15 1998-04-14 Abbott Laboratories Ambulatory energized container system
US6302171B1 (en) * 2000-11-08 2001-10-16 Connie Watts Self-triggering inflatable balloon device and valve therefor having an improved puncture stake
US20050045480A1 (en) * 2003-08-29 2005-03-03 John Krumme Valve for controlling flow of a fluid
US20050058701A1 (en) * 2003-01-29 2005-03-17 Yossi Gross Active drug delivery in the gastrointestinal tract
US20060229564A1 (en) * 2003-06-17 2006-10-12 Erik Andersen Closure with passage slit for a haemostatic valve assembly
US20070010709A1 (en) * 2005-07-08 2007-01-11 Johannes Reinschke Endoscopy capsule

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5738657A (en) * 1992-06-15 1998-04-14 Abbott Laboratories Ambulatory energized container system
US6302171B1 (en) * 2000-11-08 2001-10-16 Connie Watts Self-triggering inflatable balloon device and valve therefor having an improved puncture stake
US20050058701A1 (en) * 2003-01-29 2005-03-17 Yossi Gross Active drug delivery in the gastrointestinal tract
US20060229564A1 (en) * 2003-06-17 2006-10-12 Erik Andersen Closure with passage slit for a haemostatic valve assembly
US20050045480A1 (en) * 2003-08-29 2005-03-03 John Krumme Valve for controlling flow of a fluid
US20070010709A1 (en) * 2005-07-08 2007-01-11 Johannes Reinschke Endoscopy capsule

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