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Device for observing pictures

US4571023A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1984
Grant dateFeb 18, 1986
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/247
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for observing pictures of an object is proposed which has an image transmission line for transmitting an image, an optical system for forming the image of the object at the front end of said image transmission line, a reflex mirror for reflecting the light from the object and directing it toward said optical system, a flexible cable accommodating said image transmission line, and an image receiving means provided at an end of said image transmission line for observing the image transmitted, said image transmission line having an image fiber comprising a bundle of picture element fibers.

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