Device for forming an effective sensor-to-tissue contact
US8721565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/6834
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for tissue characterization, comprises a structure; a first mechanism, associated with the structure, configured for exerting a first force on a tissue, for fixing the tissue to the structure, so as to substantially immobilize the tissue; and a second mechanism, associated with the structure, configured for pressing a sensor against an external surface of the immobilized tissue, thereby exerting a second force on the immobilized tissue, wherein at least a component of the first force is in opposition to at least a component of the second force, forcing the immobilized tissue against the sensor, and forcing the sensor against the immobilized tissue, bringing about an effective contact between the sensor and the immobilized tissue.
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