Endoscope
US12053157B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/045
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope includes: an endoscope operation unit; an insertion observation unit that extends forward from the endoscope operation unit in a longitudinal direction; and a protective cap that covers the insertion observation unit and is detachably attached to the endoscope operation unit. The protective cap includes a color index portion that adjusts white balance. The color index portion is disposed inside the protective cap at a position facing a tip of the insertion observation unit, and the color index portion includes a curved surface in a sectional view in the longitudinal direction of the insertion observation unit.
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