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System and method for locating and accessing a blood vessel

US7532746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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36Claims

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Assignee

Vue Tek Scientific, LLC · US

Inventors

Ronald Marcotte · New Gloucester, US
Mark Arsenault · Mason, US
Dominic Pelletier · Raymond, US
Walter Hebold · Raymond, US
Milton Waner · Little Rock, US
Louis Fink · Little Rock, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2004
Grant date	May 12, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 25, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06T2207/30101
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imaging system for locating subcutaneous blood vessels and a method for locating subcutaneous blood vessels using the system. The system includes at least one infrared emitter an infrared detector, a computing unit that enhances images and outputs enhanced images in substantially real time, a display device for displaying enhanced images, and a power source. The method includes the steps of preparing a body target area, putting on the headset, powering up the system, locating a target blood vessel, inserting a needle into the target blood vessel, and performing the medical procedure.

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