Endoscope with imaging probe
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1. An endoscope comprising:
- an elongated member having a longitudinal axis and a passage extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the elongated member;
an imaging probe positioned at the distal end of the elongated member and including;
an objective lens;
an imager positioned to receive an image from the objective lens; and
a light source for illuminating a target a pivot mechanism mechanically coupled to the imaging probe;
an actuating assembly extending through the passage of the elongated member and coupled to the pivoting mechanism, wherein upon actuation of the actuating mechanism, the pivot mechanism rotates the imaging probe relative to a point at the distal end of the elongated member.
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An endoscope includes an imaging probe, positioned at the distal end of the elongated member; a pivot mechanism mechanically coupled to the imaging probe; and an actuating assembly extending through the passage of the elongated member and coupled to the pivoting mechanism. The imaging probe includes an objective lens, an imager positioned to receive an image from the objective lens, and a light source for illuminating a target. Upon actuation of the actuating mechanism, the pivot mechanism rotates the imaging probe relative to a point at the distal end of the elongated member.
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1. An endoscope comprising:
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an elongated member having a longitudinal axis and a passage extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the elongated member;
an imaging probe positioned at the distal end of the elongated member and including;
an objective lens;
an imager positioned to receive an image from the objective lens; and
a light source for illuminating a target a pivot mechanism mechanically coupled to the imaging probe;
an actuating assembly extending through the passage of the elongated member and coupled to the pivoting mechanism, wherein upon actuation of the actuating mechanism, the pivot mechanism rotates the imaging probe relative to a point at the distal end of the elongated member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An endoscope comprising:
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an elongated member having a longitudinal axis and a passage extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the elongated member;
an imaging probe positioned at the distal end of the elongated member, the imaging probe including;
an objective lens;
an imager positioned to receive an image from the objective lens;
a transmitter electrically connected to the imager;
a light source for illuminating a target; and
a first power source for supplying power to the transmitter and the light source. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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