Enhanced laser vein contrast enhancer with projection of analyzed vein data
US8489178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/609
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
It is known in the art to use an apparatus to enhance the visual appearance of the veins and arteries in a patient to facilitate insertion of needles into those veins and arteries. This application discloses a number of inventions that add additional data collection and presentation capabilities to a handheld vein enhancement apparatus and a set of processes for the collection of blood and the delivery of IV medicines that use the handheld device to mediate the process.
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