Patent ID: 7758498
Filing Date: 2010-07-20
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An endoscope having distal and proximal end portions and comprising: A) an outer housing subassembly including: B) an optics subassembly including: C) a second positioning structure with a proximal radial edge within said central passage for axial displacement therein adjacent the proximal end thereof, said outer housing subassembly and said second positioning structure including complementary means for adjusting the axial position of said second positioning structure relative to said outer housing subassembly whereby the engagement of said circumferential band distal radial edge and said second positioning structure proximal radial edge establishes the axial position of said optics subassembly in said outer housing subassembly, and D) an eyecup attached to the proximal end of said outer housing subassembly, said eyecup having a central annular portion for engaging said circumferential band proximal edge thereby fixing the axial position of said optics subassembly.