Manifold for a multiple viewing elements endoscope
US10905315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/128
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided herein an integrated manifold for the tip of a multiple viewing elements endoscope which combines the functionalities of the front holder, side holder/cage and fluid channeling components into a single part. The manifold includes square slots that are equipped with tracks. Square shaped lens assemblies having protrusions are used in the endoscope tip, such that the protrusions allow the optical assemblies to slide into the tracks of the square slots. This ensures gapless placement of viewing elements with no deviation in their position and field of view.
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