Orientation indicator for a flexible fiberscope or endoscope inc

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1988-09-06

1990-02-20

McGraw, Vincent P.

Optics: measuring and testing

Inspection of flaws or impurities

Bore inspection

33377, 128 6, 350 9626, 356249, G02B 2326, G01C 920

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049021290

ABSTRACT:
An orientation indicator is disclosed for observing or reading the orientation of the distal end of an endoscope or of a fiberscope having an elongated flexible shaft relative to the proximate end thereof where the flexible shaft the fiber optic bundles of the scope are subject to torque or rotational stresses. The disclosure includes a method of making the orientation indicator and means for measuring the degree and direction of displacement resulting from said rotational stress or torque.

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patent: 4641434 (1987-02-01), Engler
patent: 4745908 (1988-05-01), Wardle

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