Endoscopic camera component manufacturing method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9949617
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14543517

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The invention provides an endoscope having a lens holder, wherein the lens holder includes a body containing a sintered feedstock and machined surfaces. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing the endoscope which includes the steps of molding a metal blank by a MIM process, wherein the metal blank is “near net shape” and has a sprue, a post, and optionally an outer shell, machining the inner surfaces and then the outer surfaces of the metal blank to form a lens holder, installing a lens in the lens holder, and assembling the lens holder having the lens into the endoscope.

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KARL STORZ IMAGING INC1 SOUTH LOS CARNEROS ROAD GOLETA CA 93117

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Kwan, Kin Ming Goleta, US 21 83

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