US PATENT SUBCLASS 385 / 117
.~.~ For fiber scope (endoscope)

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115  DF  OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLE {3}
116  DF  .~ Imaging (i.e., with coherent fiber structure and includes shaping, enhancing, and correcting) {2}
117.~.~ For fiber scope (endoscope) {1}
118  DF  .~.~.~> With manipulator

DEFINITION

Classification: 385/117

For fiber scope (endoscope):

(under subclass 116) Subject matter wherein the imaging fiber bundle is used in an instrument to transmit an image of a remote location to the viewing end of the fiber bundle.

(1) Note. If the fiber scope is adapted for use in a particular art area, classification is in the art area; otherwise, classification is in this class (385).

(2) Note. Fiber scopes may contain both a coherent fiber optic bundle (for imaging) and a noncoherent bundle (for illumination).

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

348, Television,

65+, for video endoscopes.

356, Optics: Measuring and Testing,

241.1+, for inspection borescopes. 359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,

367, for a compound lens right angle inspector.

607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application,

1+, for light applying instruments.