Patent ID: 8568298
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A propellable apparatus comprising: a self-enclosed member configured to fit within and partially engage a cavity or lumen wall, the self-enclosed member including: an internal drive mechanism engageable with the outer surface of the self-enclosed member, thereby providing relative movement between the self-enclosed member and the cavity or lumen wall such that the propellable apparatus travels in the cavity or lumen wall; and one or more wiper members including an edge in contact with the outer surface of the self-enclosed member, wherein the propellable apparatus is attached at a front-end tip portion of an endoscope, wherein the front-end tip portion is inserted into the propellable apparatus, wherein the one or more wiper members are different from the self-enclosed member, and wherein at least one edge of the one or more wiper members is in contact with the outer surface of the self-enclosed member.