Borescope comprising fluid supply system

Details Borescope comprising fluid supply system Borescope comprising fluid supply system

2004-06-16

2008-09-09

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having flexible tube structure

C600S156000, C348S082000, C356S241400

Reexamination Certificate

active

07422559

ABSTRACT:
A borescope device having an insertion tube, a camera head assembly, and a fluid supply system. The camera assembly includes through holes allowing fluid escape. The fluid supply system is controllable to force fluid through the through holes. The fluid supply system may be actuated to cool the camera head assembly.

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