Endoscope system
US6540670B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/07
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In this invention, a drum around which an insertion portion is wound is integrally housed in a carrying case, and a cylinder for supplying a fluid to a hydropneumatic actuator and a solenoid valve unit for controlling the application of a hydropneumatic pressure are housed in the carrying case or drum. In addition, a joystick for operating the controlled variables of the solenoid valve unit can be housed in the carrying case.
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