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Manifold for a multiple viewing elements endoscope

US11793393B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

EndoChoice, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jeruham Avron · Haifa, IL
Robby Dascalo · Jerusalem, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2020
Grant date	Oct 24, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 9, 2041

Classification

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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