Fiber optic probes for indwelling investigations
US6366726B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/29388
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Fiber optic probe assemblies for monitoring light-matter interactions in a medium of interest. The distal end of the probe assemblies can be immersed in the medium for in-situ light delivery and collection. The probe assemblies are particularly useful for indwelling biomedical applications. Design variations include paired fiber configurations and center/ring fiber configurations.
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