Capsule device having variable specific gravity

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO RE48181
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16233134

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An endoscopy capsule having an image collecting capacity includes a deformable member configured to inflate when exposed to body liquid. The deformable member includes an effervescent material. When the effervescent reacts with water the resulting Carbon-Dioxide gas reduces the specific gravity of the endoscopy capsule. The capsule is contained within a shell or dome when swallowed. The shell or dome is configured dissolve in either a low or high pH environment.

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CAPSOVISION INCCALIFORNIA USA CALIFORNIA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hadley, Mark Newark, US 19 92
Lu, Ganyu Palo Alto, US 11 59
Trinh, Phat San Jose, US 4 6
Trollsas, Mikael San Jose, US 122 1660
Wang, Kang-Huai Saratoga, US 102 924
Wilson, Gordon Cook San Francisco, US 7 108

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