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ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM, ENDOSCOPE AND TREATMENT TOOL

  • US 20150366441A1
  • Filed: 09/01/2015
  • Published: 12/24/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An endoscope system comprising:

  • an endoscope comprising;

    an endoscope insertion section configured to be inserted into a subject, wherein the endoscope insertion section defines a channel having a distal opening; and

    a power transmission electrode arranged to the endoscope insertion section, wherein the power transmission electrode is electrically connected to a power source configured to output a high-frequency power; and

    a treatment tool comprising;

    an electrically powered treatment device;

    a treatment tool insertion section attached to the electrically powered treatment device, wherein the treatment tool insertion section is configured to be arranged in the channel of the endoscope; and

    a power reception electrode arranged to the treatment tool insertion section, wherein the power reception electrode is separated from the power transmission electrode to form a first capacitor to transfer power from the power source through an electric field between the power transmission electrode and the power reception electrode to power the electrically powered treatment device.

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