Endoscope coupler
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1. An endocoupler comprising:
- a camera mount;
a base; and
a focus ring with a first half and a second half, the first and second halves being complementary in shape to one another and separable from one another;
wherein the focus ring directly engages a lens cell which carries a lens cartridge and rotation of the focus ring relative to the camera mount and the base causes linear movement of the lens cell relative to the camera mount, base and focus ring.
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Abstract
An endoscope coupler with a split focus ring having direct engagement between the focus ring and the lens cell. The endoscope coupler may also have a changeable lens cartridge which can be replaced when moisture penetrates and ruins a the previous lens cartridge. Additional features may include branding security key which prevents use of replacement parts from third parties.
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26 Claims
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1. An endocoupler comprising:
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a camera mount; a base; and a focus ring with a first half and a second half, the first and second halves being complementary in shape to one another and separable from one another;
wherein the focus ring directly engages a lens cell which carries a lens cartridge and rotation of the focus ring relative to the camera mount and the base causes linear movement of the lens cell relative to the camera mount, base and focus ring. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An endocoupler including a camera mount and a base, the endocoupler further comprising:
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a focus ring including a first and a second half complementary in shape to and separable from one another, the first and second halves arranged to engage the camera mount and the base; wherein a rotation of the focus ring relative to the camera mount and the base focuses a lens cell. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A focus ring for an endoscopic coupler including a camera mount and a base, the focus ring comprising:
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at least two pieces complementary in shape to and separable from one another, the focus ring arranged to engage the camera mount and the base; wherein a rotation of the focus ring relative to the camera mount and the base focuses a lens cell. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. An endoscopic coupler comprising:
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a camera mount; a base; and a focus ring connected at one end to the camera mount and at another end to the base and arranged to engage a lens cell; wherein rotation of the focus ring relative to the camera mount and the base causes movement of the lens cell relative to the camera mount, the base, and the focus ring; and wherein the focus ring includes two or more complementary shaped, separable pieces. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. An endocoupler comprising:
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a camera mount; a base; and a focus ring connected at one end to the camera mount and at another end to the base and arranged to engage a lens cell; wherein rotation of the focus ring relative to the camera mount and the base causes movement of the lens cell relative to the camera mount, the base, and the focus ring; an aperture passing through the lens cell; and an anti-rotation pin passing through the aperture and including a first end anchored in the camera mount and a second end anchored in the base.
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25. An endocoupler comprising
a camera mount; -
a base; and a focus ring connected at one end to the camera mount and at another end to the base and arranged to engage a lens cell; wherein rotation of the focus ring relative to the camera mount and the base causes movement of the lens cell relative to the camera mount, the base, and the focus ring; a groove and flange located on a front edge of the focus ring which engages with a groove and flange on the base; and a groove and flange located on a rear edge of the focus ring which engages with a groove and flange on the camera mount.
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26. An endocoupler comprising
a camera mount; -
a base; and a focus ring connected at one end to the camera mount and at another end to the base and arranged to engage a lens cell; wherein rotation of the focus ring relative to the camera mount and the base causes movement of the lens cell relative to the camera mount, the base, and the focus ring; a branding security key including a pin extending through a hole in the lens cell, contacting a lens cartridge carried by the lens cell, and interfering with the focus ring if the hole is not present.
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