Small profile light therapy probe
US11911630B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0664
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some implementations, a PDT system may include a probe assembly having an elongated cylinder having a probe inner diameter and a probe outer diameter optical surface and a probe tip positioned on a distal end, a therapy window positioned proximal the probe tip, a door positioned inside of the elongated cylinder and configured to move between an open position to expose the therapy window and a closed position to seal the therapy window, a balloon positioned within the inner probe diameter, a cylindrical light diffuser position inside of the balloon, and a detector fiber positioned proximate the cylindrical light diffuser.
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