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Colonoscope handgrip with force and torque monitor

  • US 6,981,945 B1
  • Filed: 11/12/2004
  • Issued: 01/03/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A handgrip for a colonoscope shaft comprising:

  • an internal sleeve adapted to be placed over and engaged with said colonoscope shaft,an external sleeve slidingly positioned about the internal sleeve, andan engaging means positioned between said internal and external sleeves, said engaging means further equipped with a sensor means to measure the force applied between said external and said internal sleeves.

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