Rotatable connector for an endoscope
US9314147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rotating connector formed within an endoscope console for connecting an endoscope to a console, comprising: a fixed part located on the endoscope console for attaching the rotating connector to the console; and a rotating part adapted to be attached to the at least one fixed part such that the rotating part can rotate relatively to the at least one fixed part, the rotating part also adapted to receiving an endoscope connector, wherein the rotating connector enables rotation of the endoscope while eliminating twisting of a proximal shaft connecting the endoscope to the console.
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