METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUALLY GUIDING AN ENDOSCOPE

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20090182196A1
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12261379

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An endoscopic guidance system is provided. The system comprises an endoscope and a first rail assembly having a rail member and a first rod secured thereto. The first rod is rotatable relative to the rail member by rotation means. A sleeve assembly is also provided. The sleeve assembly is coupled to the first rod, wherein the endoscope is releasably engageable with the sleeve assembly. Rotation of the first rod causes the sleeve assembly to move along the first rod to guide the endoscope to a desired position along a first degree of freedom.

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THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION9500 EUCLID AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 44195

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Kefer, John Cleveland , US 2 111

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