Cyclically scanned medical laser
US5280378A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 19, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/20359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical laser system for scanning a beam of laser light including an oscillating mirror that repeatedly scans a laser beam in a cyclical pattern, such as a circle or an ellipse, or in a zig-zag pattern within a defined boundary. The oscillating mirror can be included in a myringotomy instrument. Also, the oscillating mirror can be included in a joystick-controlled medical laser system, or in any other system where a cyclically scanned laser beam is useful.
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