Hermetic endoscope assemblage
US7410462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/07
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Hermetically sealed enclosures and constructions are disclosed for use in endoscopic systems, particularly endoscopic systems with electronic imaging and illumination systems in the enclosures. Compound optical windows are also disclosed for use in the systems. The compound optical windows may have separate panes for an imaging system and an illumination system, and contrast-reducing optical boundaries are between panes.
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