Optical coherence tomography apparatus and methods
US7848791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/8528
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one aspect, the invention relates to an imaging probe. The imaging probe includes an elongate body having a proximal end and distal end, the elongate body adapted to enclose a portion of a slidable optical fiber, the optical fiber having a longitudinal axis; and a first optical assembly attached to a distal end of the fiber. The first optical assembly includes a beam director adapted to direct light emitted from the fiber to a plane at a predetermined angle to the longitudinal axis, a linear actuator disposed at the proximal portion of the elongated body, the actuator adapted to affect relative linear motion between the elongate body and the optical fiber; and a second optical assembly located at the distal portion of the elongate body and attached thereto, the second optical assembly comprising a reflector in optical communication with the first optical assembly, the reflector adapted to direct the light to a position distal to the elongate body.
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