Endoscope and system and method of operation thereof
US10278568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/3132
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope includes a rigid section having an opening situated between two ends. The endoscope also includes a handle for manipulation and at the first end. An image capturing device is near the second end and is configured to provide a first view when pointed in a first direction. The image capturing device is moved with respect to a longitudinal axis of the rigid section in response to a movement of an extension portion of a shaft located in the opening and operatively coupling the handle and a first base part resulting from the manipulation of the handle. A fixing member is rigidly coupled to the rigid section and pivotably coupled to the first base part at a second pivot portion of the first base part, and a second base part is pivotably connected to the fixing member at a pivot portion of the second base part.
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