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LightLab Imaging, Inc.

136Patents
126Active
136Granted
63Portfolio score

Filing activity: Jan 20, 1999 → Apr 30, 2024 · 13 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US6445939B1 Ultra-small optical probes, imaging optics, and methods for using same Physics 757 Expired
US6191862A Methods and apparatus for high speed longitudinal scanning in imaging systems Physics 535 Expired
US6552796B2 Apparatus and method for selective data collection and signal to noise ratio enhancement using optical coherence tomography Physics 441 Expired
US6570659B2 Broadband light source system and method and light source combiner Physics 269 Expired
US7813609B2 Imaging catheter with integrated reference reflector Physics 258 Active
US6891984B2 Scanning miniature optical probes with optical distortion correction and rotational control Physics 258 Expired
US6879851B2 Fiber optic endoscopic gastrointestinal probe Human Necessities 223 Expired
US7916387B2 Methods and apparatus for swept-source optical coherence tomography Electricity 155 Active
US7241286B2 Flush catheter with flow directing sheath Human Necessities 149 Expired
US8116605B2 Imaging catheter with integrated reference reflector Physics 139 Active
US8478384B2 Intravascular optical coherence tomography system with pressure monitoring interface and accessories Human Necessities 136 Active
US8412312B2 Apparatus, systems, and methods of in-vivo blood clearing in a lumen Human Necessities 135 Active
US8478387B2 Methods for stent strut detection and related measurement and display using optical coherence tomography Physics 132 Active
US7848791B2 Optical coherence tomography apparatus and methods Physics 126 Active
US7935060B2 Opto-acoustic imaging devices and methods Human Necessities 123 Active
US7625366B2 Flush catheter with flow directing sheath Human Necessities 123 Active
US8582934B2 Miniature optical elements for fiber-optic beam shaping Physics 92 Active
US8953911B1 Spectroscopic imaging probes, devices, and methods Physics 83 Active
US8581643B1 Phase-lock loop-based clocking system, methods and apparatus Electricity 81 Active
US8325419B2 Methods and apparatus for swept-source optical coherence tomography Electricity 80 Active
US8206377B2 Torque limiter for an OCT catheter Human Necessities 76 Active
US8358461B2 Wavelength-tunable light source Electricity 74 Active
US8582109B1 Swept mode-hopping laser system, methods, and devices for frequency-domain optical coherence tomography Electricity 72 Active
US8503844B2 Imaging catheter with integrated reference reflector Physics 72 Active
US8582619B2 Methods, systems, and devices for timing control in electromagnetic radiation sources Electricity 68 Active

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