Systems, devices and methods for imaging and surgery

US9333036B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System · US
• The General Hospital Corporation · US

Inventors

• Adela Ben-Yakar · Austin, US
• Christopher L. Hoy · Denver, US
• William Neil Everett · Cedar Park, US
• James B. Kobler · Andover, US
• Richard Rox Anderson · Boston, US
• William A. Farinelli · Danvers, US
• Steven M. Zeitels · Newton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 21, 2011
• Grant date: May 10, 2016
• Expiry date: Jul 1, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2018/20361
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Provided herein are devices, systems and methods for treating a vocal fold pathology by forming a substantially planar void below the epithelium of the vocal fold using optical energy. Also provided are devices, systems, and methods for combined imaging and treating of a vocal fold pathology.