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Cover type endoscope apparatus

US5458133A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateApr 28, 1993
Grant dateOct 17, 1995
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/00142
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cover type endoscope apparatus includes a cover, a covered endoscope which is inserted into this cover and used, and a cover holder for holding various peripheral units connected to the covered endoscope and the cover, wherein an indication device for indicating whether or not an apparatus should handle a clean area in a sterile state or other area is provided in each of the components.

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