Endoscope Module Patent Granted to Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12605044B2 to Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd. on April 21, 2026. The patent covers an endoscope module comprising a non-metallic main body, a plurality of lighting devices, and an image-obtaining device. The application (18311899) was filed on May 4, 2023, and the patent contains 8 claims.
What changed
The USPTO issued Patent US12605044B2 to Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd. for an endoscope module. The invention includes a non-metallic main body with extending portions defining a space, with lighting devices and an image-obtaining device positioned within that space. CPC classifications include A61B 1/00114, A61B 1/05, and A61B 1/06-0684, along with H04N imaging classifications.
Parties seeking to manufacture, license, or design around similar endoscopic devices should review the patent claims to assess potential infringement risk or licensing opportunities. The patent's non-metallic construction and integrated lighting/image-obtaining design represent a narrowly claimed technical approach.
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Endoscope module
Grant US12605044B2 Kind: B2 Apr 21, 2026
Assignee
Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.
Inventors
Cheng-Lung Hsu
Abstract
An endoscope module includes a non-metallic main body, a plurality of lighting devices and an image-obtaining device. The non-metallic main body includes a body and a plurality of extending portions. The body has a first surface. The extending portions are respectively connected with the first surface. The extending portions define a space therebetween. The lighting devices are respectively disposed on a side of a corresponding one of the extending portions away from the first surface. Each of the lighting devices has a light-emitting surface located on a side of a corresponding one of the lighting devices away from the first surface. The image-obtaining device is at least partially located in the space and connected with the first surface. The image-obtaining device has a light-transmitting surface located on a side of the image-obtaining device away from the first surface.
CPC Classifications
A61B 1/00114 A61B 1/05 A61B 1/06-0684 H04N 23/555 H04N 23/54 H04N 23/50
Filing Date
2023-05-04
Application No.
18311899
Claims
8
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