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Slender tip laser scalpel

US6673065B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 31, 2000
Grant dateJan 6, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/2288
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laser scalpel includes a ribbon optical waveguide extending therethrough and terminating at a slender optical cutting tip. A laser beam is emitted along the height of the cutting tip for cutting tissue therealong.

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