Self propelled device having a magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system
February 11, 2023. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3322374 3683389 Miniature ingestible telemeter devices to measure deep-body temperature Medical camera system Temperature responsive transmitter Endoscope having bent circuit board Ingestible size continuously transmitting temperature monitoring pill Telemetry capsule and process Lumen traversing device Underwater propulsion method and apparatus InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 10361861 filed on 02/11/2003US Classes:600/109, With camera or solid state imager440/6ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANSExaminersPrimary: Flanagan, Beverly M.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61B001/00AbstractA sensing device includes a magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system. The sensing device may be an in-vivo autonomous capsule with an imager, but may be another type of sensing device.Other References
Field of SearchVia monitoring a plurality of physiological data, e.g., pulse and blood pressureMeasuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test Bleeding detection Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy Of fluid flow With means for determining position of a device placed within a body Through-transmission (e.g., time-of-flight) imaging Structure of transducer or probe assembly Probe placed in vascular system or body orifice Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel Testing means inserted in body Sensing means inserted in blood vessel With camera or solid state imager With guide means for body insertion ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS | |
