Endoscope
US6458074B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00101
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope is provided which has a first forceps raising base and a second forceps raising base. The first forceps raising base is provided at a distal end opening of a first treating tool insertion channel formed at a distal end of an insertion section, and is adapted to be raised in a first direction. The second forceps raising base is provided at a distal end opening of a second treating tool insertion channel formed at the distal end of the insertion section, and is adapted to be raised in a second direction different from the first direction. The first and second raising directions of the first and second forceps raising bases are different from each other in at least two combinations.
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