Endoscope apparatus
US7691056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0684
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope apparatus including: an elongated insertion section; an adaptor, which has an illuminating section including optical elements, and an observation optical system, that are attached to and removed from a tip of the insertion section; a sensor provided in the adaptor; and electrical contacts for the illumination section, and electrical contacts for the sensor, provided in the adaptor and the tip of the insertion section.
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