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Thomas R. Deppmeier0
Craig J. Speier0
Josiah E. Verkaik0
Robert R. Walls0
Date of Patent
May 4, 2010
0Patent Application Number
111281120
Date Filed
May 11, 2005
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An endoscope is described in which the diameter of the image relay assembly is less than that of the objective lens assembly. An endoscope sheath is also described for sheathing the endoscope and housing or directing optical fibers for use in illuminating the endoscope view of view. An endoscope-sheath system is further described comprising the combination of the endoscope and the endoscope sheath in eccentric alignment to reduce fluid flow impedance between the two.
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