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Method and apparatus for fiberscope employing single fiber bundle for co-propagation of image and illumination

US9848761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2014
Grant dateDec 26, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/0676
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes an endoscope which utilizes a single coherent fiber bundle for simultaneously carrying imaging and illumination light.

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