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; and
an actuating assembly extending through the passage of the elongated member and coupled to the pivot mechanism, the actuator assembly including an actuator, wherein upon actuation of the actuator, the pivot mechanism rotates the imaging probe relative to a point at the distal end of the elongated member;
wherein the imaging probe is detachably secured to the pivot mechanism and configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the elongated member relative to a stationary handle at the proximal end of the elongated member when applying a force perpendicular to the actuator;
wherein the elongated member includes a conduit having a first port at the proximal end of the elongated member and attached to a fluid source and a second port at the distal end of the elongated member and positioned to discharge fluid on the objective lens.
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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; and
an actuating assembly extending through the passage of the elongated member and coupled to the pivot mechanism, the actuator assembly including an actuator, wherein upon actuation of the actuator, the pivot mechanism rotates the imaging probe relative to a point at the distal end of the elongated member;
wherein the imaging probe is detachably secured to the pivot mechanism and configured to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the elongated member relative to a stationary handle at the proximal end of the elongated member when applying a force perpendicular to the actuator;
wherein the elongated member includes a conduit having a first port at the proximal end of the elongated member and attached to a fluid source and a second port at the distal end of the elongated member and positioned to discharge fluid on the objective lens. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. 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;
a light source for illuminating a target;
a transmitter; and
a first power source electrically connected to the transmitter;
a pivot mechanism mechanically coupled to the imaging probe;
a transceiver located at the proximal end of the elongated member that receives signals from the transmitter and transmits the signals to a receiver that is external to the endoscope;
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 (9, 10)
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11. 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;
a transceiver located at the proximal end of the elongated member, the transceiver receiving signals from the transmitter and transmitting the signals to a receiver external to the endoscope. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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