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Removable tip endoscope

US9655502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

Endochoice Innovation Center Ltd. · IL

Inventors

Avi Levy · Herzliya, IL
Moshe Levi · Netanya, IL
Amram Aizenfeld · Ramot Menashe, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 13, 2012
Grant date	May 23, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 20, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B1/126
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided herein, an endoscope comprising an elongated shaft terminating with a tip section wherein said tip section comprises a permanent section connected to the elongated shaft and a removable section securely connectable to the permanent section, wherein the removable section comprises at least one capture device and at least one light source.

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