System and method for deposition and removal of an optical element on an endoscope objective
US8408269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An applicator suitable for converting a white-light endoscope into an endoscope for combined white-light/fluorescence imaging is disclosed. The applicator facilitates attachment of an optical element, for example an optical filter, to a distal optical port of an endoscope. The applicator engages with alignment feature on the endoscope's distal end and releasably supports the optical element in an opening that is aligned with the optical port. The optical element is released in a proximal direction by pressing down on an actuator.
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