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Apparatus for recognizing tissue types

US6845264B1 · kind B1 · utility

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12Claims

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Inventors

Victor N. Skladnev · Tuncurry, AU
Richard L. Thompson · Chatswood, AU
Andrew Roderick Bath · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 8, 1999
Grant date	Jan 18, 2005
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 8, 2019

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S607/901
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for recognizing tissue types measures at least two separate and distinct properties of a tissue specimen using a probe tip containing electrodes coupled to circuitry that applies a measuring current and obtains values of electrical properties of the tissue such as conductivity and potential difference. An algorithm then uses the values to determine the tissue's type and condition.

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