Endoscope Window Attachment via Amorphous Metal Overmoulding to OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12605047B2 to OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH covering a method of affixing a window on an endoscope using amorphous metal overmoulding. The patent describes positioning the window in an end part of the endoscope and creating a bezel by overmoulding a lateral edge of the window with amorphous metal. The patent contains 13 claims and covers CPC classifications related to endoscope optics and imaging components.
What changed
The USPTO issued Patent US12605047B2 to OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH for a method of affixing a window on an endoscope, specifically by overmoulding the window's lateral edge with amorphous metal to create a bezel. This is a newly granted utility patent covering endoscopic imaging technology.
Endoscope manufacturers and medical device companies developing window or lens assembly processes should review the patent claims to assess potential licensing needs or design-around considerations. The assignee now holds enforceable exclusive rights to this specific amorphous metal overmoulding technique for endoscope windows.
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Method of affixing a window on an endoscope and endoscope
Grant US12605047B2 Kind: B2 Apr 21, 2026
Assignee
OLYMPUS Winter & Ibe GmbH
Inventors
Nils Torkuhl, Uwe Schoeler
Abstract
A method of affixing a window on an endoscope. The method including positioning the window on or in an end part of the endoscope and creating a bezel for the window by overmoulding a lateral edge of the window with amorphous metal.
CPC Classifications
A61B 1/0011 A61B 1/00096 A61B 1/00097 A61B 1/00117 A61B 1/00195 A61B 1/055 G02B 23/2423
Filing Date
2024-04-22
Application No.
18642082
Claims
13
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