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Endoscope and endoscope washing apparatus

  • US 4,862,872 A
  • Filed: 04/06/1988
  • Issued: 09/05/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/17/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An endoscope, comprising:

  • an elongated insertable member having an observing window and illuminating window in a tip portion of said elongated member;

    an observing means for receiving returning light from an object to thereby observe said object, wherein said returning light enters through said observing window;

    an illuminating light output means for emitting an illuminating light from said illuminating window; and

    a memorizing means for memorizing information relating to physical characteristics of said endoscope which are relevant to the washing of said endoscope, including said elongated insertable member, wherein said memorized information is capable of being transferred to a washing apparatus separate from said endoscope.

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