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Endoscope device with a heat removal portion

US8043211B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 23, 2007
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/12
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This endoscope device includes: an LED adaptor that has a plurality of LED chips and that can be removably fitted onto a distal end of an insertion portion that is inserted into a body cavity of an endoscopy subject; an LED supporting block that is provided on the LED adaptor and that supports the plurality of LED chips; and a heat removal portion that removes heat from the LED supporting block.

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