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APPARATUS FOR STORING AN INSERTION TUBE

  • US 20080116093A1
  • Filed: 01/31/2008
  • Published: 05/22/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/29/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for storing an insertion tube in a remote video inspection system, said apparatus comprising:

  • a container having an interior volume bounded by an inner curved surface and an outer curved surface;

    a first endplate substantially perpendicular to and supporting a first end of said container;

    a second endplate substantially perpendicular to and supporting a second end of said container; and

    an opening in said first endplate aligned with said interior volume of said container, wherein said opening is configured to allow insertion of a first end of said insertion tube through said opening towards said outer curved surface of said container;

    wherein said container is configured so that said insertion tube is wound around said inner curved surface as said insertion tube is inserted into said container.

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