Endoscope with variable direction of view

Details Endoscope with variable direction of view Endoscope with variable direction of view

2006-08-30

2009-06-30

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

C600S137000, C600S142000, C600S152000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07553277

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope, comprising an elongated rigid shaft and an optical imaging system arranged at a distal end of the shaft for receiving light from an observation area, wherein the optical imaging system is pivotable with respect to the shaft about a first pivot axis which runs about transversely to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The optical imaging system is pivotable with respect to the shaft about at least a second pivot axis, which is spaced from the first pivot axis and runs about transversely to the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and an overall pivot range of the optical imaging system about the first and at least second pivot axis is at least 150° from the longitudinal axis of the shaft.

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