Endoscope with air and water feeding means
US8235889B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope comprises: an insertion portion to be inserted into a body cavity; an operation portion provided continuously from a proximal end side of the insertion portion; and a cylinder in which a gas to be fed to the distal end of the insertion portion is compressed and filled, the cylinder being detachably attached to the operation portion.
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