US4167939A
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Method of treating patients with rectoscopes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-20
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Granted: 1979-09-18
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Expires: 1996-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A divisible outer tube for a rectoscope is provided which can be opened up for removing the rectoscope therefrom during an examining procedure, such structure maintaining air tightness for ballooning the intestines and also maintaining convenience for working in combination with a colonoscope. A bayonet joint is provided between the rectoscope and the outer tube for releasable connection.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Storz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:10
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/00131; A61B1/00135; A61B1/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of treating a patient with a rectoscope and a colonoscope, the rectoscope having a divisible outer tube removably mounted thereon, comprising initially inserting the rectoscope with the outer tube thereon into a body cavity to examine the cavity accompanied by ballooning by air, then detaching the rectoscope from said divisible outer tube and removing the rectoscope from the body cavity while leaving the divisible tube within the cavity, introducing a portion only of the length of the colonoscope into the divisible tube, and then removing the divisible tube with the colonoscope left in the cavity.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of treating a patient with a rectoscope and a colonoscope, the rectoscope having a divisible outer tube removably mounted thereon, comprising initially inserting the rectoscope with the outer tube thereon into a body cavity to examine the cavity accompanied by ballooning by air, then detaching the rectoscope from said divisible outer tube and removing the rectoscope from the body cavity while leaving the divisible tube within the cavity, introducing a portion only of the length of the colonoscope into the divisible tube, and then removing the divisible tube with the colonoscope left in the cavity.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-09-17 | 1983-03-19 | 1983-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-17 | 1987-03-19 | 1987-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-17 | 1991-03-19 | 1991-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |