Internal optical spectroscope and method for real time in-situ diagnosis in living cells
US9186064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B10/0233
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application relates to an internal optical spectroscope comprising: a needle sleeve insertable into and removable from targeted living tissue; a shaft housed by the needle sleeve including at least one v-shaped trough including an aft side and a next-to-aft side; a light source comprising variable light wave lengths of both visible and near infrared light; at least one light transmission fiber comprising a transmitting end; at least one light detector fiber comprising a receptive end; and data processor. The present application also relates to a method of performing an optical biopsy in situ.
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