Endoscope and endoscopic system

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2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Smith, Philip R (Department: 3779)

Surgery

Endoscope

With means for indicating position, depth or condition of...

C600S146000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07942810

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope of the present invention includes an insert section inserted in a subject body, an operation section provided at a base end of the insert section, a control process section provided in the operation section, for controlling an image pickup section for capturing a subject body image and a predetermined function in the operation section, a signal circuit extending from the control process section, and a connection section provided to the operation section, for allowing detachable connection of a tube unit through which at least one duct line is inserted.

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Japanese Office Action dated Feb. 16, 2010.

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