Endoscope hood
US6916284B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/6886
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope hood of the present invention is provided with a cylindrical main hood body attached to an endoscope. The main hood body includes a fixing portion located substantially in a center. The fixing portion allows the inner circumferential surface of the main hood body to be forcibly fixed to the outer circumference of the distal end portion of the endoscope. The main hood body also includes a projection projected from the distal end portion of the main hood body and a non-fastened portion located at the rear end of the main hood body. The non-fastened portion is fitted with the outer circumference of the distal end portion of the endoscope without being fastened.
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