Surgery – Endoscope – Having imaging and illumination means
Reexamination Certificate
2003-05-14
2010-02-16
Leubecker, John P (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Endoscope
Having imaging and illumination means
C600S160000, C348S340000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07662094
ABSTRACT:
A device and system including an optical head assembly and a dome, and a method for use thereof. The optical head assembly includes an illumination portion and an imaging portion and is situated behind the dome. The dome may have an optical system integrated therein.
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