Method for adjustably supporting an endoscope
US7431693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/313
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus (100) supports an endoscope (99) for viewing a surgical site in a patient during surgery on the patient. The apparatus (100) includes a base (110), a first part (200), a second part (300), and a mechanism (400). The base (110) has a guide portion (130). The first part (200) is adapted to be fixed to the endoscope (99). The second part (300) engages the guide portion (130) and is movable relative to the guide portion (130). The second part (300) is secured to the first part (200) such that the first part (200) is movable relative to the guide portion (130). The mechanism (400) is connected between the base (110) and the second part (300). At least a portion of the mechanism (400) is rotatable to slide the first and second parts (200, 300) relative to the guide portion (130) to change a position of the endoscope (99) relative to the patient.
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