Multiple view endoscopes

Details Multiple view endoscopes Multiple view endoscopes

2006-02-14

2006-02-14

Leubecker, John P. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Having imaging and illumination means

C600S129000, C600S166000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06997871

ABSTRACT:
An endoscope comprises a sheath, an articulation section adjacent to its distal tip, and two or more separate optical channels that produce two or more distinct views. Each of the optical channels comprises an objective lens and a means of capturing and/or viewing the image. The objective lens or lenses of the optical channel that produces the first distinct view, is located at a first location on the distal tip. The objective lens or lenses of the optical channel that produces the second distinct view is located at a second location on the proximal end of the articulation section or on the sheath of the endoscope adjacent to or located proximally of the articulation section.

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