Multi-fiber medical optical system
US12137878B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/228
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multifiber assembly and methods of using the same in an endoscopic procedure for transmitting illumination light to, and a response signal reflected from, a target is disclosed. An exemplary device comprises a proximal end, and distal end, and a transition section between the proximal and distal ends. The proximal end includes a first connector to be connected to a light source and a second connector configured to be connected to a spectrometer. The distal end includes a shaft including at least two first optical fibers to transmit light and at least one second optical fiber to transmit a spectroscopic signal. The transition section can couple the first connector to the at least two first optical fibers, and to couple the second connector to the at least one second optical fiber.
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