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Endocavity imaging sensor positioning apparatus and method

  • US 6,277,066 B1
  • Filed: 04/30/1999
  • Issued: 08/21/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A directionally expandable standoff device for use with an imaging instrument, the standoff device comprising:

  • an elastic sheath configured for placement over a probe of an imaging instrument; and

    a substantially rigid cover configured for placement over the elastic sheath, said cover having a distal end, a proximal end, and a sidewall between the distal end and the proximal end, wherein the sidewall has at least one opening exposing a portion of the elastic sheath contained within the cover.

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