Endoscope sheath with integral imaging window
US10842352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L27/28
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Exemplary endoscopes, and endoscope sheaths are provided having an integrally formed imaging window. The sheath may comprise thin coiled wires and may be made using a dip-casting process. Also provided is a method which may comprise the steps of forming polymer coat(s) around a mandrel, forming a fiber assembly, forming polymer coat(s) around the fiber assembly, and forming a window around an end of the mandrel.
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