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Class 356/241.6 - Having guiding means


Subclass of Class 356 - Optics: measuring and testing
Definition: Bore inspection further comprising a means to navigate,
No. of patents: 18
Last issue date: 04/08/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7354397Capsule-type medical apparatus and a communication method for the capsule-type medical apparatus
When a capsule is manufactured, a unique number such as a serial number is stored in non-volatile memory in the capsule. If the capsule is used with an external apparatus, the unique number is sent from the capsule to the external apparatus. The external apparatus r...
04/08/2008
7345757Inspection apparatus for pipelines
An inspection system is provided that includes a camera and a laser distance measuring device. The camera has high magnification capabilities and can be panned and tilted as needed. The laser distance measuring device provides information regarding the distance from...
03/18/2008
7251025Method and apparatus for obtaining position data relating to a probe in the ear canal
A method for obtaining position data relating to a probe in the ear canal whereby a probe is inserted into the ear canal, the method further comprising the steps of:—determine the distance from the distal portion of the probe to at least one point of the internal ...
07/31/2007
7206067Method and apparatus for obtaining geometrical data relating to the ear canal of the human body
A method and apparatus for obtaining geometrical data relating to the internal surface of the ear canal and/or ear whereby a probe having a light emitting distal portion is inserted into the ear canal, the method including the steps of: ...
04/17/2007
6648814Micro-robot for colonoscope with motor locomotion and system for colonoscope using the same
A micro-robot for colonoscope with motor locomotion comprises an information detecting unit for obtaining information of the interior of the colon and a driving unit for generating its own locomotion and moving the information detecting unit without causi...
11/18/2003
5575754Endoscopic apparatus for three dimensional instrumentation
An endoscopic apparatus according to the present invention comprises an endoscope insertable in an object of inspection, an apparatus body capable of being removably fixed to the object of inspection, the apparatus body including a fixing section capable ...
11/19/1996
5424836Apparatus for contact-free optical measurement of a three-dimensional object
A description is given of an apparatus for the contact-free, spatial measurement of a poorly accessible, three-dimensional object (9) optically by taking surface photographs, having an optic ray source, a recording unit (10, 11) for recording optic rays (...
06/13/1995
5365331Self centering device for borescopes
An apparatus for holding an insertion tube of a borescope centered within a passage along which the borescope travels, that includes a pair of opposed collar assemblies slidably mounted upon the insertion tube of the borescope, with each collar assembly i...
11/15/1994
4883355Slotted thrusters for fluid propelled borescopes
An improved thruster for propelling borescopes by the reaction forces generated by pressurized fluid expelled from the thruster has a desirably small cross-sectional profile made possible by its novel construction. The basic embodiment of the thruster com...
11/28/1989
4843896Probe for internal bore inspection
An inspection probe is disclosed that is capable of maintaining a constant orientation within a tubular vessel while inspecting the vessel. The probe includes at least one inspection mechanism disposed in a body. Two sets of three spring biased centering ...
07/04/1989
4830491Cavity scope
A portable, self-contained, light-weight, compact and explosion-proof device, that is readily dismantable and transportable by automobile or aircraft, for inspecting the ignition surfaces of a solid propellant rocket motor can be introduced into the motor...
05/16/1989
4787369Force relieving, force limiting self-adjusting steering for borescope or endoscope
A self-adjusting mechanism ensures that the collective force on the steering cables of an endoscope or borescope is limited or relieved when a predetermined force is reached. The mechanism includes a frame, a slider that moves on the frame and restrains t...
11/29/1988
4784463Endoscope apparatus holding apparatus
An endoscope apparatus holding apparatus provided with an attaching means detachably attachable to such object to be inspected as a jet engine, a holding means for holding an endoscope or an endoscope insertion assisting means through which the endoscope ...
11/15/1988
4752127Optical tube inspection apparatus
A tube inspection apparatus includes a probe which carries along the tube one or more infrared emitters and a plurality of infrared detectors. In one embodiment there is one emitter and in another embodiment the number of emitters equals the number of det...
06/21/1988
4726355Curvable part device for endoscope devices
In the insertion part of at least one of an endoscope and an endoscope auxiliary inserted through this endoscope, guide wire receivers for curving wires passed through curvably jointed knot rings formed on the tip side of the insertion part are engaged an...
02/23/1988
4640124Tecnoscopes
A technoscope for internal inspection of plant such as special aircraft power units equipped with non-circular, preferably cornered (e.g. square) wall ports comprises a rigid first metal guide shaft of non-circular cross-section insertible into one of the...
02/03/1987
4516426Inspection device for the tube plate of a heat exchanger
The invention relates to an inspection device for the tube plate of a heat exchanger. It comprises a motive part (2) mounted on a support equipped with fixing means to the inlet face of the tube plate. The motive part (2) is driven in rotation and in tran...
05/14/1985
4011017Borescope support apparatus
An apparatus for supporting a borescope probe in a gas turbine includes a housing, spaced swivel or washer bearings which receive the stem of the borescope probe, resilient washers disposed between the bearings that receive the borescope stem in close fit...
03/08/1977
 
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