Direct illumination otoscope
US3934578A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/227
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application discloses a small size otoscope (the instrument with which the doctor examines the ear) including a bulb mounted directly in the proximal portion of the speculum body to illuminate the field of view. The bulb includes positive and negative side contacts and is adapted to be received in a sleeve positioned in the speculum, with the bulb being inserted from the rear of the sleeve to permit easy bulb replacement.
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