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Light intensity and color adjustable endoscope

US5971919A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 1, 1998
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 1, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3814
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A light adjustable endoscope is disclosed for use in combination with a standard fiberoptic illuminator having a light output port. The endoscope includes a scope portion and an apparatus interconnected between the illuminator and the scope for transmitting light to the scope and adjusting the intensity and/or color of that light.

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