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Curvable part device for endoscope devices

US4726355A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 17, 1987
Grant dateFeb 23, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B23/2476
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In the insertion part of at least one of an endoscope and an endoscope auxiliary inserted through this endoscope, guide wire receivers for curving wires passed through curvably jointed knot rings formed on the tip side of the insertion part are engaged and fixed respectively within incisions formed in the knot rings.

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