Contact and penetration depth sensor for a needle assembly
US7247149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a needle to contact and penetrate tissue. The apparatus also includes a device coupled to the needle, wherein the device detects the needle contacting the tissue, and measures depth of tissue penetration.
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