Image capturing unit for electronic endoscope
July 10, 2026. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesLens retaining device Endoscope using a chip carrier type solid state imaging device Device for retaining an optical part Endoscope having optical elements that are resistant to condensation Endoscope with an optical system Solid state imaging device having a chambered imaging chip corner Imaging device for digital photography Lens assembly for endoscopic lens system Capsule endoscope Imaging element, imaging device, camera module and camera system InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 11456281 filed on 07/10/2006US Classes:600/109With camera or solid state imagerExaminersPrimary: Leubecker, John PAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61B 1/05A61B 1/04 AbstractAn image capturing unit for an electronic endoscope is provided with a solid-state image capturing element having multiple boding wires arranged at peripheral positions on a front surface of the solid-state image capturing element, the bonding wires extending outward, an image capturing element holding frame in which the solid-state image capturing element is held and a transparent cover glass enclosing the front surface of the solid-state image capturing element from outside, together with a tip end portion of the image capturing element holding frame. The tip end portion of the image capturing element holding frame is formed to have a tubular section, the cover glass being fitted in the tubular section and located at a position where the cover glass does not contact the bonding wires, the cover glass being air-tightly cemented to the tubular section.Other References
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