# US 2017/0280975 A1 · Removable Tip Endoscope > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0280975 A1 - Document ID: US20170280975A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/491,811 - Filed: 2017-04-19 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2011-12-13 - Assignees: EndoChoice Innovation Center Ltd. - Applicants: EndoChoice Innovation Center Ltd. - Inventors: Avi Levy; Moshe Levi; Amram Aizenfeld - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170280975A1 ## CPC - A61B 1/053: {being detachable} - A61B 1/00045: {Display arrangement} - A61B 1/00105: {characterised by modular construction} - A61B 1/00114: {Electrical cables in or with an endoscope} - A61B 1/00181: {for multiple fixed viewing angles (A61B1/00193 takes precedence)} - A61B 1/018: for receiving instruments - A61B 1/0676: {at distal tip of an endoscope} - A61B 1/00091: {Nozzles} - A61B 1/00124: {electrical, e.g. electrical plug-and-socket connection} - A61B 1/0638: {providing two or more wavelengths} - A61B 1/126: {provided with means for cleaning in-use} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) ## Abstract There is provided herein, an endoscope comprising an elongated shaft terminating with a tip section wherein said tip section comprises a permanent section connected to the elongated shaft and a removable section securely connectable to the permanent section, wherein the removable section comprises at least one capture device and at least one light source. ## Claims ### Claim 1 (canceled) ### Claim 2 (canceled) ### Claim 3 (canceled) ### Claim 4 (canceled) ### Claim 5 (canceled) ### Claim 6 (canceled) ### Claim 7 (canceled) ### Claim 8 (canceled) ### Claim 9 (canceled) ### Claim 10 (canceled) ### Claim 11 (canceled) ### Claim 12 (canceled) ### Claim 13 (canceled) ### Claim 14 (canceled) ### Claim 15 (canceled) ### Claim 16 (canceled) ### Claim 17 (canceled) ### Claim 18 (canceled) ### Claim 19 (canceled) ### Claim 20 (canceled) ### Claim 21 An endoscope comprising an elongated shaft defined by a longitudinal axis, wherein the elongated shaft comprises: a permanent section fixedly connected to the elongated shaft, wherein the permanent section extends cylindrically along the longitudinal axis, comprising: a cylindrical recess that extends along the longitudinal axis; a first connector positioned within said cylindrical recess; and a hollow cylindrical elongated protrusion extending from a distal face of the permanent section; a cylindrical removable section connectable to the permanent section, the removable section comprising: a cylindrical channel into which the hollow cylindrical elongated section protrusion from the permanent section is configured to be slidably inserted, thereby securely connecting the cylindrical removable section to the permanent section; an elongated section extending from a proximal face of the cylindrical removable section and having a second connector, wherein said second connector is configured to connect to the first connector positioned in the cylindrical recess; at least one capture device positioned in the cylindrical removable section; and at least one light source positioned in the cylindrical removable section; wherein, upon attachment of the cylindrical removable section to the permanent section, a substantially cylindrical endoscope tip is formed; a locking mechanism configured to form a connection between the permanent section and the cylindrical removable section; and a button positioned in a recess located on a side of the permanent section or cylindrical removable section, wherein the button is configured to release the locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to only be released if a corresponding command is provided from a control on a display device and wherein said corresponding command is configured to cause an electrical or mechanical effect required for releasing the locking mechanism. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The endoscope of claim 21, wherein the cylindrical removable section comprises a distal face of the endoscope tip. ### Claim 23 (depends on 21) The endoscope of claim 21, wherein the at least one capture device within the cylindrical removable section comprises a front-facing camera. ### Claim 24 (depends on 21) The endoscope of claim 21, wherein the at least one capture device within the cylindrical removable section comprises a side-facing camera. ### Claim 25 (depends on 21) The endoscope of claim 21, wherein the at least one capture device within the cylindrical removable section comprises a front-facing camera and further comprising a side-facing camera positioned in the cylindrical removable section. ### Claim 26 (depends on 21) The endoscope of claim 21, wherein the permanent section comprises at least one capture device. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The endoscope of claim 26, wherein at least one capture device within the permanent section comprises at least one side-facing camera. ### Claim 28 (depends on 21) The endoscope of claim 21, wherein, when the cylindrical channel of the cylindrical removable section and the hollow cylindrical elongated section protrusion from the permanent section are mated, a working channel is formed, wherein said working channel is configured to receive a surgical tool. ### Claim 29 (depends on 21) The endoscope of claim 21, wherein the cylindrical removable section comprises a first optic fiber and a first lens, and the permanent section comprises a second optic fiber and a second lens, such that the first lens is aligned with the second lens so as to transfer light between the first optic fiber and the second optic fiber. ### Claim 30 (depends on 21) The endoscope of claim 21 further comprising a switch on the permanent section, wherein the endoscope is configured to only operate when the switch is pressed by the cylindrical removable section. ### Claim 31 (depends on 30) The endoscope of claim 30 wherein an indication of a status of the switch is displayed on a display device. ### Claim 32 An endoscope comprising an elongated shaft defined by a longitudinal axis, wherein the elongated shaft comprises: a permanent section fixedly connected to a distal end of the elongated shaft, wherein the permanent section is cylindrical and extends distally along the longitudinal axis; a cylindrical removable section configured to connect to the permanent section, wherein, upon connection of the cylindrical removable section to the permanent section, a substantially cylindrical endoscope tip is formed; and a button positioned in a recess located on a side of the permanent section or the cylindrical removable section, wherein the button is configured to release the connection between the cylindrical removable section and the permanent section, wherein the connection is only released if a corresponding command is provided from a control on a display device, and wherein the corresponding command is configured to cause an electrical or mechanical effect required for releasing the connection. ### Claim 33 (depends on 32) The endoscope of claim 32, wherein the permanent section comprises: a cylindrical recess that extends along the longitudinal axis; and a hollow cylindrical elongated protrusion emerging from a distal face of the permanent section. ### Claim 34 (depends on 33) The endoscope of claim 33, wherein the cylindrical removable section comprises a cylindrical channel into which the hollow cylindrical elongated section protrusion from the permanent section is configured to be slidably inserted, thereby securely connecting the cylindrical removable section to the permanent section. ### Claim 35 (depends on 33) The endoscope of claim 33, wherein the cylindrical removable section comprises an elongated section comprising a first connector, wherein a second connector is positioned within a recess in the permanent section, and wherein the first connector is configured to connect with the second connector when said cylindrical removable section is connected to the permanent section. ### Claim 36 (depends on 32) The endoscope of claim 32, wherein the cylindrical removable section comprises at least one capture device. ### Claim 37 (depends on 36) The endoscope of claim 36, wherein the at least one capture device within the removable section comprises at least one of a front-facing camera and a side-facing camera. ### Claim 38 (depends on 32) The endoscope of claim 32, wherein the cylindrical removable section comprises at least one light source.