Fluorescent nanoparticle scope
US8062215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0075
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Various compositions, methods, and devices are provided that use fluorescent nanoparticles to function as markers, indicators, and light sources. In one embodiment, an endoscopic adaptor is provided for viewing fluorescent nanoparticles. The adaptor can be configured to removably mate to a portion of an endoscope, such as an eyepiece, and it can be adapted to contain a filter for filtering light received through the viewing lumen of the eyepiece. In an exemplary embodiment, the filter is configured to transmit fluorescent light while blocking visible light, to thereby enable a structure containing one or more fluorescent nanoparticles to be viewed through the endoscope.
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