Apti Inc.

Arie Zigler

A centering mechanism accurately centers a probe as it moves through a pathway having a changing shape, diameter, and direction. More specifically, the invention provides a probe centering device that includes a ring shaped resilient balloon, a front stopper that fixes a location of a first side of the balloon, and a biasing mechanism that applies a biasing force to a second side of the balloon. The biasing mechanism includes a rear stopper, a spring and a pusher, wherein the spring is located between the rear stopper and the pusher and the pusher is in contact with the second side of the balloon. A flexible member is preferably provided to cover and protect the biasing mechanism.

Centering mechanism for probe

A hyperspectral imaging endoscopy apparatus is provided that utilizes spectral technology to acquire, process and exploit gastroscopic data. The apparatus allows for real time anomaly detection and identification. The apparatus includes an endoscope, a spectrometer and a processing unit that perform hyperspectral analysis on spectral data generated from the spectrometer. The endoscope and associated coupling optics are preferably optimized for cylindrical symmetry, thus allowing continuous inspection of gastrointestinal or arterial walls.

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Washington, DC, United States of America

Arie Zigler