Video endoscopic microscope
CA 1318968 C · Owner: Kantor, Edward A. · Inventors: Storz, Karl; Kantor, Edward A.; Berci, George
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pat 2:22 6/23/88, ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An endoscope is provided with an integral optical element which includes a lens system and an objective lens that is recessed approximately 15 mm from the distal end of the endoscope. An integral illuminating element includes a fiber optic bundle that terminates at the distal end of the endoscope and illuminates the region of the distal end. The lens system terminated in a viewing port that is laterally displaced from the proximal end of the endoscope and which connects to a high resolution video camera that can display a magnified image on a high resolution video monitor thus, obviating the need for an unimpaired visual path from the proximal to …
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- Granted June 8, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 8, 2010.
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