GB2636953B - Coupling joints on tubular spiralling loops of a steerable arm for an endoscope instrument channel - Google Patents

Coupling joints on tubular spiralling loops of a steerable arm for an endoscope instrument channel

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GB2636953B
GB2636953B GB2504759.8A GB202504759A GB2636953B GB 2636953 B GB2636953 B GB 2636953B GB 202504759 A GB202504759 A GB 202504759A GB 2636953 B GB2636953 B GB 2636953B
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Wai Kwok Ka
He Zhuoliang
Wang Xiaomei
Di-Lang Ho Justin
Fang Ge
Wang Kui
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