Patent ID: 6338711
Filing Date: 2002-01-15
Classification: A61B,H04N

Abstract:
A stereoscopic observing apparatus for use with a monocular endoscope comprising:an observing portion comprising a system that divides light transmitted by the monocular endoscope into two light beams, and a pair of optical systems, each of said optical systems receiving one of said light beams and forming an image of an object, said images formed by each of said optical systems forming a stereoscopic image of the object; and an adapter, said adapter comprising a system that connects said observing portion to the monocular endoscope, said connecting system comprising an adjusting system that adjusts a positional relationship of said observing portion and the monocular endoscope, said adjusting system further comprising: a first set of screws oriented along a first direction, said first set of screws adjusting a position of said adapter relative to said observing portion along said first direction; and a second set of screws, oriented along a second direction, said second set of screws adjusting a position of said adapter relative to said observing portion along said second direction, said second direction being perpendicular to said first direction.