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Endoscope holder and endoscope device

US6569084B1 · kind B1 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 2000
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/06
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoscope device is provided which includes a manipulation portion and an inserted portion connected thereto, and an endoscope holder is provided at an elevated position, for example, on a ceiling. The endoscope device is rotatably suspended from the endoscope holder with its inserted portion extending downward. The endoscope holder has an endoscope manipulation unit for operating the endoscope device and peripheral equipment.

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