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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 2013
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2010
John J. Allen, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
Tracee Eidenschink, Wayzata, MN (US);
Charles A. Brantingham, St. Paul, MN (US);
Richard Cornelius, Wayzata, MN (US);
John J. Allen, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
Tracee Eidenschink, Wayzata, MN (US);
Charles A. Brantingham, St. Paul, MN (US);
Richard Cornelius, Wayzata, MN (US);
FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Propellable apparatus, assemblies and related methods including a self-enclosed member are disclosed. The self-enclosed member can include an inner surface at least partially defining an enclosed region, and an outer surface that turns outwardly to engage a cavity or lumen wall in addition to turning inward to at least partially encompass a central region defining a longitudinal path. The apparatus can include an internal drive mechanism engageable with the outer surface of the self-enclosed member to provide relative movement between the self-enclosed member and the cavity or lumen wall. A tapered member, positioned on the apparatus adjacent an end of the self-enclosed member, can provide a size transition between an outer surface portion of the self-enclosed member and an outer surface of a payload insertable within the central region. In some examples, one or more reinforcing members can be integrated within the self-enclosed member for increased durability and rotational use.