Endoscope with multiple section image transmitting rod
US4750476A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00165
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope comprising a body, including an elongated tubular distal section adapted for insertion into a patient and optics for transmitting an image through the distal section so that the image can be viewed at a viewing location. The image-transmitting optics include an elongated image-transmitting rod for transmitting the image to at least a region of the distal section. The image-transmitting rod is subject to breakage by bending forces and is divided longitudinally into discrete elongated rod sections to thereby reduce the likelihood of breakage by bending forces.
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