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CLASS 600,	SURGERY
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RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter for the application of radiation emitted by radioactivity, including alpha particles, gamma rays, nucleus and electrons, from a radioactive substance to or within the body for therapeutic purposes.

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250,	Radiant Energy, subclass 493.1 for radioactive source generally.
252,	Compositions, subclasses 625+ for radioactive compositions in general.
423,	Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds, subclasses 2+ and 249+ for processes of preparing radioactive compounds by a chemical reaction.
424,	Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, particularly subclasses 1.11+ for radionuclide containing subject matter, for: compositions (A) for preventing, alleviating, treating, or curing abnormal and pathological conditions of the living body, for maintaining, increasing, decreasing, limiting, or destroying a physiologic body function, for diagnosing a physiological condition or state by an in vivo test, for controlling or protecting an environment or living body by attracting, disabling, inhibiting, killing, modifying, repelling, or retarding an animal or micro-organism, (B) for deodorizing, protecting, adorning, or grooming a body, (C) for fermentates and extracts for use in A or B and not elsewhere provided for, and (D) such compositions defined in terms of specific structure; methods of making the above compositions; nominal methods of using the class defined compositions for purposes in A and B; and methods of using compounds, per se, for purposes in A and B. Class 600 provides for manipulative methods of using the Class 424 defined compositions for purposes in A and B. See the Class Definitions in Class 424 for the line between Class 128 (and its subsidiary classes) and Class 424.

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Combined with other radiant or wave energy source (e.g., electromagnetic, thermal, microwave etc.):

This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the radioactive substance is associated with another radiant energy source such as electromagnetic, thermal, microwave or other wave energy source to provide dual or synergistic treatment to or within the body.

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9+,	for magnetic fluid applied to body.

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Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.):

This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter wherein the radioactive substance is introduced directly within the body or in a natural body orifice.

(1) Note. The radioactive substance can be introduced into the body by various techniques and devices. These can include inhaling the radioactive substance in a gaseous form, surgically implanting the radioactive substance at a specific location, injecting the substance either in solid or fluid form through a needle, or by inserting the substance into a natural body orifice.

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128,	Surgery, subclasses 203.12+ for breathing devices for breathing gases carrying medicinal substances.

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By fluid injection of radioactive or enhancing agent through body piercing conduit:

This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter wherein a fluid radioactive or enhancing agent is introduced into the body either intravascularly or intramuscularly through an injector having a body piercing hollow needle or conduit attached thereto.

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604,	Surgery, subclasses 93.01+ and 506+ for medicinal procedures and infectors in general.

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Fluid reservoir shielding (e.g., syringe):

This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Subject matter wherein the injector is provided with a protective sheathing to safeguard against leakage or degradation of the radioactive contents thereof.

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604,	Surgery, subclasses 187+ for manual injector structure in general.

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Utero-vaginal or pelvic application:

This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter wherein the radioactive substance is placed within the pelvic cavity, particularly within the Utero-Vaginal tract contained therein, for treatment thereof.

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604,	Surgery, subclass 515 for methods of introducing other therapeutic materials into the female reproductory tract.

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Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules):

This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter wherein a solid or a capsuled mass of radioactive material is inserted into the body, usually into a natural body orifice or subcutaneously by piercing the skin, by means of a utensil adapted to receive the solid or a hollow tubular conduit.

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604,	Surgery, subclasses 57+ and 93.01+ for devices for inserting or injecting solid medicinal materials into the body.

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Seeds:

This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein the solid radioactive material inserted is in the form of a small capsule or a hollow radium containing device shaped like a needle.

(1) Note. Radioactive material in the form of small capsules or having a needle like shape are usually referred to as radium seeds in the art.

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604,	Surgery, subclasses 57+ and 93.01 for solid implants and capsules other than radioactive containing.

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MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein an force field generated by a magnet is applied to the body for therapeutic purposes.

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219,	Electric Heating, subclasses 600+ for inductive heating, subclasses 678+ for microwave heating, and subclasses 764+ for capacitive dielectric heating.
335,	Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets, and Electromagnets, subclasses 209+ for magnet and electromagnet structure.

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Radio frequency wave induced magnetic field for subcutaneous hyperthermia:

This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter wherein electromagnetic waves having a determined radio wave frequency are utilized to generate the magnetic force field within body tissue which force field elevates the body temperature in the area being subjected to the magnetic field.

(1) Note. The degree of hyperthermia is controlled such that normal tissue is not affected by the rise in temperature but abnormal tissue such as tumors or malignancies are caused to necrose or deteriorate.

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Probes:

This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter wherein the magnetic force field device is an elongated element specifically structured for removing embedded particles of magnetically attracted material from the body, usually from the eye.

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606,	Surgery, subclass 100 , for devices adapted to remove objects from the pharynx or esophagus.

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Magnetic element placed within body (e.g., injected, inserted, implanted, etc.):

This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter wherein the magnet for therapeutic treatment is placed within the body either (a) by insertion into a natural body orifice, (b) by injection into the body by a hollow piercing conduit, or (c) by surgical implantation.

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606,	Surgery, subclass 106 for devices adapted to remove objects from the throat or connected passageways.

13	Electromagnetic coil:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter wherein a device consisting of an iron or steel core is surrounded by a wound wire spiral of an indefinite number of turns through which electricity passes to generate the magnetic field in said iron or steel core.

14	Pulsating field:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Subject matter wherein the electric current generating the magnetic field is given a transient amplification or intensification followed by a return to a state of equilibrium upon the electric current is again given a transient amplification.

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Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt, etc.):

This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter wherein the magnetic force field is applied to the body by a means attached to the outer surface of the body.

(1) Note. These implements are usually belt-like or garment-like in form.

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CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.):

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter , having permanent or temporary mechanical means attached to the body for assisting the action of an ailing or weakened heart which cannot perform adequately to circulate blood through the body"s vascular systems.

(1) Note. These devices do not replace the heart, per se, rather they only augment the heart"s pumping action. The assistance can be continuous or intermittent and can be synchronized with the regular heartbeat.

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With condition responsive means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein the means for varying the rate or amount of assist to the heart has a detector means which senses a change in some variable in a person and in response to said change controls the rate or amount of assisting action to the heart.

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604,	Surgery, subclasses 65 through 67and 503 which are conditional responsive to vary treatment flow into and out of the body.

18	Aortic balloon pumping:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Subject matter wherein the augmentation means is a tubular means having a bore or lumen extending therethrough, which bore or lumen contains an inflatable means, said tubular means being inserted intra-arterially to a position near the heart and thereafter inflated and deflated rhymically to augment the heart"s pumping action.

19	ANTIGRAVITATIONAL SYSTEMS:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including means adapted to protect air craft occupants (e.g., pilots, astronauts etc.) from excessive accelerational and centrifugal forces generated by force of gravity during flight maneuvers which could cause loss of consciousness, e.g., "blackout", due to sudden change in the blood supply to the occupants" brain.

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Body suits:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Subject matter wherein the means adapted to protect the occupants includes a pressurized garment which substantially encloses all or a portion or the body of the occupant.

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128,	Surgery, subclass 202.12 for chambers having a supply of pressurized oxygen.

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INSOLATION TREATMENT CHAMBERS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein an enclosure means to contain a human or animal body, or a portion thereof, for the purpose of (a) quarantining a patient, (b) maintaining sterile conditions around a patient during operative surgery or (c) preventing spread of contamination into or out of the enclosure container.

(1) Note. these structures can take the form of large static room-like building structures or small flexible walled tent-like enclosures.

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128,	Surgery, subclass 202.12 for hypobaric chambers.
312,	Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 1 for glove-box chambers.

22	Incubators:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Subject matter wherein the enclosures is specifically designed to maintain a premature infant in an environment of controlled temperature, oxygen and humidity.

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SPEECH CORRECTION/THERAPY (E.G., ANTISTAMMERING):

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having devices and systems for treating verbal communication deficiencies such as stuttering, nasal emission and other impediments to one"s speech.

(1) Note. This subclass also includes methods for monitoring and techniques for treating the speech defects.

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Oral cavity devices:

This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter wherein the device is designed to fit within the mouth of a user for preventing speech defects, such as stammering.

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128,	Surgery, subclasses 848 and 859+ for devices placed in the mouth for preventing snoring and for protecting the mouth.

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SURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AID:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein a small ambient sound reproducing system having a vibratory output is placed inside the body.

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73,	Measuring and Testing, subclass 585 for ear or hearing testing, and subclasses 645+ for measuring acoustic parameters.
181,	Acoustics, subclasses 126+ for mechanical hearing aids.
330,	Amplifiers, appropriate subclasses, particularly subclasses 65+ for amplifiers involving structural details or elements, and transistor amplifiers.
381,	Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices, subclasses 23.1 and 312+ for hearing aids in general, and subclass 60 for testing hearing aids.
623,	Prosthesis, (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor, subclass 24 for an artificial ear having an electrical hearing aid as a subcombination.
607,	Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application, subclasses 46+ for surgically implanted hearing aids which apply electrical energy to the body.

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SLEEP OR RELAXATION INDUCING (E.G., DIRECT NERVE STIMULATION, HYPNOSIS, ANALGESIA):

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including devices, systems and techniques for influencing or causing a natural state of rest (e.g., sleep), characterized by relative physical and nervous inactivity, unconsciousness, and lessened response to physical stimuli upon a subject body or to put the body at ease or in a state of tranquility.

(1) Note. Included also herein are sensory devices for producing hypnosis or a feeling of well being; e.g., tranquility, in a patient. These devices can be applied directly to the nervous system as by electrical stimulation, or can be designed to stimulate the body"s own sensory system of visual, audio, taste, smell and tactile senses to accomplish a conscious relaxing or hypnotic effect in a patient. The sense of well being or reduced awareness produced by the devices and techniques herein can be utilized as an analgesic during a surgical procedure.

(2) Note. Drug induced sleep or relaxation therapy is not included in this subclass or its indented subclasses.

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604,	Surgery, subclass 512 for methods of anesthetizing patients.
607,	Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application, subclasses 2+ and 55+ for direct electrical application to the body for treatment of pain.

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Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.):

This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein the state of tranquility is produced upon the body by devices and techniques applied to or stimulating the body"s senses of hearing, sight, smell, taste or touch.

(1) Note. These systems can include blinking or colored lights, rotating spirals, background noise, and percussive touch devices.

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Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.):

This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter wherein the sensory stimulation produces effects only on the sense of hearing.

(1) Note. This subclass can include heartbeat sounds to provide security and well being for infants or so called "white noise" used for analgesic purposes as in dental drilling.

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BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.):

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including devices entirely inserted or surgically implanted within the body for controlling the lack of urinary or bowel restraint.

(1) Note. Methods of placing these devices within the body are included herein. These devices are commonly referred to as "artificial sphincters", which are installed within the body to aid or replace the body"s natural sphincter.

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128,	Surgery, subclasses 885+ , for incontinent restrainers that are external of the body.

30	Implanted:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter wherein the incontinent device is surgically placed within the body to aid or replace a natural ringlike muscle, e.g., sphincter, normally maintains constriction of a body passage or orifice.

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With fluid actuated occluding means (e.g., inflatable cuff):

This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein the implanted device is provided with a means which is inflated by air or a liquid for closing off or occluding a body waste duct.

(1) Note. This generally consists of an inflatable cuff which surrounds or presses against the body duct when inflated to occlude the duct thereby preventing undesirable leakage or drip therefrom. The system for inflating and deflating the cuff also included.

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Stoma closures (e.g., colostomy plugs):

This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter wherein the body inserted device is a closure member usually a sealing plug or expandable member that is sized to fit within a natural or surgically constructed body waste orifice to prevent leakage of body waste therefrom or infection therein.

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128,	Surgery, subclass 887 , for nonabsorbent body opening occludes for different purposes.
604,	Surgery, subclass 337 , for means for covering stoma or body openings of colostomy apparatus.

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REPRODUCTION AND FERTILIZATION TECHNIQUES:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein means are employed to aid in the impregnating, conceiving and biological propagation of humans and animals.

(1) Note. The subject matter herein is concerned with both increasing the fecundity of human and animals with normal reproductory capability as well as aiding conception and full term pregnancies in those individuals whose reproductive organs are incapable of conceiving or reproducing. This subclass also includes devices and techniques that perform an auxiliary function or intermediate step in the overall process of reproduction and fertilization.

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Embryo transplantation:

This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter wherein a fertilized egg or oocyte from one female"s reproductory tract is transferred to a different female"s uterus for the purpose of fertilization or embryonation thereof.

(1) Note. This includes apparatus and methods for accomplishing the transfer.

35	Artificial insemination:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter wherein fertilization is accomplished either (1) in vivo by injecting donor semen by mechanical means into a recipient female"s reproductory tract or, (2) in vitro by mixing donor semen and a recipient ova in a small container outside the body and subsequently inserting the fertilized ova into a recipient female"s reproductory tract.

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BLOOD VESSEL OR GRAFT PREPARATION:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein vascular replacements; e.g., grafts, composed of either natural animal tissue or synthetic materials are made.

(1) Note. This subclass also includes the devices and methods used in preparing the graft or blood vessel.

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623,	Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor, appropriate subclasses for artificial blood vessels.

37	INTERNAL ORGAN SUPPORT OR SLING:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including means to isolate, suspend, hold, position or restrain an internal body organ during operative surgery or to correct a physical defect therein.

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SEXUAL APPLIANCE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter which comprises means to substitute for or enhance the act of human copulation.

(1) Note. The term copulation, as used in this subclass and those subordinate hereto, is considered to be inclusive of any permutation of gender among participants.

(2) Note. The terminology copulation enhancement is considered to be inclusive of any device, appliance, or parapher-nalia which provides a sexual aid or a substitute genitalia means.

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2,	Apparel, for waterproof or inflatable garments.
70,	Locks, for handcuffs and similar restraint devices.
119,	Animal Husbandry, appropriate subclasses for sexual means for enhancing reproduction in animals.
231,	Whips and Whip Apparatus, for whips, lashes, and electric prods.
482,	Exercise Devices, subclasses 140 , 141, and 148 for means to exercise various muscles of the body.
623,	Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor, for devices which actually replace a body part.

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Male splint:

This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter comprising a brace means which will position the male member of a user so as to resemble the size or usefulness of a natural erection.

(1) Note. This subclass contains various externally applied splints which permit a sexually impotent user to engage in sex.

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Implanted:

This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter comprising brace means surgically placed within the user"s male member to enhance the size or usefulness of an impotent member so as to resemble a natural erection.

(1) Note. This subclass contains various internally applied splints which permit a sexually impotent user to engage in sex.

(2) Note. An actuation means, either alone or in combination with an implantable splint, which is specially adapted for influencing the configuration or shape of an implanted implantable splint is proper for classification in this subclass.

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Retention means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter comprising a pressure applicator means placed in partial or complete encirclement at the base of a user"s male member and sized or adjusted in such fashion that venous blood flow from the member is restricted while still permitting arterial blood flow to contribute to turgidity in the member.

(1) Note. This subclass contains devices which enable a user to maintain an erection for a greater period of time or to achieve a turgid state when otherwise unable.

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39,	for a retention device in combination with a male member support.

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101

ENDOSCOPE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a generally tube-like structure having a proximal operating end and a distal inserting end, means to transmit a view or image from the distal end to the proximal end, and a light source to transmit light from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the distal end is inserted into a natural or surgically constructed body orifice for viewing or treating functional disorders of the body.

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33,	Geometrical Instruments, subclasses 544+ for measuring gauges for measuring a cavity or tube.
43,	Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 53.5 for fish gags
348,	Television, subclass 45 for endoscopes having stereoscopic picture transmission devices used for medical inspection of the animal body and subclass 68 for optical systems which direct and control the intensity of a light source projected on an animal body.
356,	Optics: Measuring and Testing, subclasses 241.1+ for similar endoscopic devices used to inspect bores on restricted openings in mechanical devices.
359,	Optics: Systems (including communication) and Elements, various subclasses for similar endoscopic optical systems.
362,	Illumination, subclasses 257+ for light sources and modifiers, and subclasses 572+ for light fibers, rods or pipes.
385,	Optical Waveguides, subclasses 115+ for optical fiber bundles.
433,	Dentistry, subclass 29 for means to facilitate viewing of work and radiation emission devices. Subclasses 30+ for mirrors combined with other devices. Subclass 93 for tongue guards, depressors, and cheek spreaders. Subclass 140 for cheek, jaw, lip, or tongue positioners.
601,	Surgery: Kinestherapy, subclasses 2+ for ultrasonic devices applied to the body for therapeutic effect there on.

102	With chair, table, holder, or other support:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter wherein the endoscope is provided with a surface for supporting the body in a sitting position or an article of furniture having a flat horizontal surface supported by legs or a retainer or other sustaining surface specifically adapted to retain the endoscope in an area in which it is being utilized or to hold the endoscope in a convenient location or orientation.

103	With monitoring of component or view field:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter wherein the endoscope is provided with means to signal or communicate to an operator specific functions or properties of the endoscope.

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104

With tool carried on endoscope or auxiliary channel therefore:

This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter wherein the endoscope is provided integrally with an instrument utilized in a surgical procedure within the body.

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153+,

for endoscope having auxiliary channels with diverse functions.

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105

Urogenital resectoscope:

This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Subject matter wherein the endoscope is particularly adapted to permit surgical removal of part of the body urological system in both male and female patients.

(1) Note. Surgical removal includes cutting, electrical heating, and laser means.

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104,	for tools in particular.
108,	for laser tools.
135,	for urological endoscopes.

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606,	Surgery, subclass 46 for similar devices.

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106

Having tool moving or stopping means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Subject matter wherein active means are provided to move or retard the movement of the tool through the endoscope or a auxiliary channel carried thereon.

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153,	for endoscopes having auxiliary channels for various functions and subclass 205 for specula having auxiliary channel structure.

107	Having tool raising platform:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Subject matter wherein the tool moving or stopping means is provided, at its distal end of the tube-like structure, with a member which changes the direction of movement of the tool to orient the tool at the precise location requiring treatment.

108	Laser:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Subject matter wherein the tool is a device which converts incident electromagnetic radiation of mixed frequencies to one or more discrete frequencies of highly amplified and coherent visible radiation.

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109

With camera or solid state imager:

This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter wherein the endoscope is provided with photos:graphic or videos:graphic means such that whatever is seen through the viewing means of the endoscope is captured on film or transmitted to a video screen as an image.

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122,	for camera handle protective sheath and subclass 181 for light intensity control mechanisms for imaging view.

110	Having signal wires:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to the placement or mechanical structure of cable means connecting the solid state imaging means at the distal end of the endoscope which coupled with a video signal processing means transmits the image produced by the imaging means to a display monitor.

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111

Sterioscopic:

This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein the camera or solid state imaging device transmits images or allows for the processing of images in three dimensions.

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166,	for stereoscopic viewing means.

112	Means for coupling camera or imager:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein engaging means are provided to optically and mechanically connect an ocular of an endoscope to a photos:graphic or videos:graphic means.

113	With additional view means:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter wherein an endoscope (a parent scope) is provided with an additional, usually smaller, viewing means for enabling two separate views through an insertion port of the endoscope.

114	With guide means for body insertion:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter wherein the endoscope is provided with a device surrounding a portion of the exterior of the tube-like structure of the endoscope to act as an aid in easing the introduction of the endoscope into the body or body cavity.

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115

Inflatable cuff or balloons:

This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein the guide means is provided with expandable portions alternatingly distended to engage and disengage with the interior of the body or body cavity to facilitate the movement of the endoscope into the body or body cavity.

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207,	for inflatable, flexible or expandable retractors.

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116

With inflatable balloon:

This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter wherein the insertion tube of the endoscope is provided with an inflatable section which, when inflated, enhances observation through the viewing means of the endoscope or retains the endoscope in a desired location.

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207,	for retractors having inflation means.

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117

With means for indicating position, depth or condition of endoscope:

This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter wherein means are provided on or within an endoscope to quantify or assess the location, deepness usage or state of the endoscope relative to the body portion under investigation.

(1) Note. Patents in this subclass are directed to measuring pressure, distance from object, size of affected objected, depth or angle of insertion, temperature, and degree of color change.

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118,	for control or monitoring for disfunction and subclass 202 for retractors having sensing or measuring means.

118	With control or monitoring of endoscopic functions:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 101.&