Endoscopic apparatus
US11253138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosed technology is directed to an endoscopic apparatus comprises an endoscope having a cable connected to an electronic circuit part of the endoscope. The cable includes an elongated covering and an elongated component configured to be concentrically engaged with the elongated covering. A securing member is used to bind and to secure the elongated covering and the elongated component to one another. The elongated covering includes at least one recess formed on an outer circumferential area of the elongated covering on which the securing member binds and secures the elongated covering. The securing member has a portion that sinks in the at least one recess and secures the elongated covering and the elongated component that is exposed through the at least one recess.
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