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Non-medical videoscope

  • US 20050041097A1
  • Filed: 12/09/2003
  • Published: 02/24/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A videoscope for examining a surface, said videoscope comprising:

  • (a) a sensor end having an image detector and at least one sensor selected from the group consisting of an eddy current sensor and an ultrasonic sensor;

    (b) a handle; and

    (c) an elongated arm that comprises a conduit that connects the sensor end to the handle;

    wherein the conduit houses a link that transmits image information from the image detector through the conduit; and

    wherein the conduit further houses at least first and second working channels that extend from the sensor end to the handle;

    wherein fluid injected at a handle end of the conduit passes through the first working channel, out the sensor end, and onto the surface under examination; and

    wherein the second working channel transmits signals from the eddy current or ultrasonic sensor that is passed through the conduit.

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