Optical probe for oximetry measurements
US11622691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/185
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical probe comprises three optical elements including at least one light source and at least one light detector. The three optical elements are positioned in a triangular configuration. Three optical fibers are each coupled to one of the three optical elements and have an exposed distal end portion. At least one light shroud is disposed radially around the exposed distal end portions of at least one of the optical fibers coupled to the at least one light source.
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