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Endoscope having a supply cable attached thereto

US9943218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

EndoChoice, Inc. · US

Inventors

Stephan Wieth · Klein Nordende, DE
Alexander Lang · Wedel, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 29, 2014
Grant date	Apr 17, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 26, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B1/00114
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present specification describes a medical endoscope, such as but not limited to a gastroscope, a colonoscope or a bronchoscope. In particular, the present specification describes an endoscope having a supply cable that includes a coupling element dividing the supply cable into a first section and a second section capable of rotating relative to each other, wherein the endoscope system further includes a control unit or endoscope handle and a main connector or supply plug connected to opposite ends of the supply cable.

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