Image relaying cannula with detachable self-aligning connector
US10016136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/228
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical cannula configured for implantation in biological tissue or other samples provides minimal invasiveness while accessing image deep structures within the sample. The cannula has a stabilizer portion that is used to affix the cannula to the sample, and an extension portion that protrudes into the sample and is either formed by, or contains, an optical probe that images a target area within the sample to an object image provided to an external optical device. The cannula has an integrated coupler portion that detachably connects to a connector of the external device, providing removable and interchangeable connection to external optical systems.
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