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Unified electrical and illumination cable for endoscopic video imaging system

US6960161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2001
Grant dateNov 1, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4298
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connector assembly for an endoscope apparatus, which includes a plug removably insertable in a receptacle, is disclosed. The plug has a molded body incorporating a light cable and an electrical connector in a fixed spatial relationship within the molded body.

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