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Oblique tip endoscope with zero degree field angle

US12096913B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2022
Grant dateSep 24, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B23/2469
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are discussed herein for an endoscope. The endoscope has a distal tip with an oblique portion and a flat portion, the oblique portion defines a plane that forms an angle between and including 20 and 40 degrees to a central axis of the endoscope. A related sheath may have similar features at the distal tip.

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