Endoscope device with a heat removal portion
US8043211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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