Rotatable fiber optic joint

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5621830
SERIAL NO

08475900

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An endoscope includes an insertion member rotatably mounted to a handle. A first set of optical fibers carried by the handle meets a second set of optical fibers disposed within the insertion member at a joint constructed to allow relative rotation between the sets of optical fibers about the longitudinal axis of the insertion member.

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  • SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Greeley, Roger D Portsmouth, NH 38 1357
Lucey, Paul V Sandown, NH 6 1823

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