Instrument systems and methods utilizing optical fiber sensor
US9186047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument system that includes an elongate instrument body and an optical fiber sensor is provided. The optical fiber sensor includes an elongate optical fiber that is coupled to the elongate instrument body, wherein a portion of the optical fiber is coupled to the elongate instrument body in a manner to provide slack in the fiber to allow for axial extension of the elongate instrument body relative to the optical fiber.
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