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Endoscope system and endoscope

US7914444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2006
Grant dateMar 29, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/00188
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoscope system includes a first endoscope that includes a first distal end portion, a first observation window provided at the first distal end portion, a first objective optical system optically coupled to the first observation window and having a first viewing angle, and a first treatment instrument channel opening positioned at a first distance away from the first observation window; and a second endoscope that includes a second distal end portion, a second observation window provided at the second distal end portion, a second objective optical system optically coupled to the second observation window and having a second viewing angle wider than the first viewing angle, and a second treatment instrument channel opening positioned at a second distance longer than the first distance.

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