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Endoscope attachment for changing angle of view

  • US 5,573,493 A
  • Filed: 10/08/1993
  • Issued: 11/12/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An endoscopic sheath for an endoscope having imaging optics with a defined angle of view, which comprises:

  • an elongated member including proximal and distal portions, said proximal portion dimensioned to at least partially enclose an endoscopic portion of an endoscope, said elongated member being substantially flexible along the length thereof;

    a prism mount at least partially positioned within said distal portion of said elongated tubular member, said prism mount including at least one opening in a peripheral wall thereof; and

    a prism positioned within said prism mount and being supported by portions of said prism mount defining said opening in the peripheral wall to respectively align with the imaging optics of the endoscope, said prism changing the angle of view of the endoscope imaging optics.

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