INTERFACE DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTIMODAL PROBES

    公开(公告)号:WO2014077871A3

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-22

    申请号:PCT/US2013/024628

    申请日:2013-02-04

    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to one or more rotatable elements and one or more stationary element such that the elements are arranged along a common axis of rotation co- linear with or substantially parallel to an optical path. The optical path is a portion of a sample arm of an interferometer. Further, the rotatable and stationary elements are configured to couple electrical signals and optical signals between a data collection probe and an interface unit or other component of an imaging system. In one embodiment, the data collection probe is a combination ultrasound and OCT probe. In one aspect, the invention relates to a rotary joint in which the optical fiber and a fiber optic rotary joint lie in the center of one or more conductive elements of an electrical rotary joint which are annularly disposed around one or both of the optical fiber and optical rotary joint.

    OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS AND METHODS
    2.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS AND METHODS 审中-公开
    光学相干测量仪器和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2006086700A2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-17

    申请号:PCT/US2006/004863

    申请日:2006-02-10

    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to an imaging probe. The imaging probe includes an elongate body having a proximal end and distal end, the elongate body adapted to enclose a portion of a slidable optical fiber, the optical fiber having a longitudinal axis; and a first optical assembly attached to a distal end of the fiber. The first optical assembly includes a beam director adapted to direct light emitted from the fiber to a plane at a predetermined angle to the longitudinal axis, a linear actuator disposed at the proximal portion of the elongated body, the actuator adapted to affect relative linear motion between the elongate body and the optical fiber; and a second optical assembly located at the distal portion of the elongate body and attached thereto, the second optical assembly comprising a reflector in optical communication with the first optical assembly, the reflector adapted to direct the light to a position distal to the elongate body.

    Abstract translation: 一方面,本发明涉及一种成像探针。 成像探头包括具有近端和远端的细长主体,细长主体适于包围可滑动光纤的一部分,光纤具有纵向轴线; 以及附接到纤维的远端的第一光学组件。 第一光学组件包括光束引导器,其适于将从光纤发射的光引导到与纵向轴线成预定角度的平面;线性致动器,设置在细长主体的近端部分处,致动器适于影响 细长体和光纤; 以及第二光学组件,其位于细长主体的远端部分并附接到其上,第二光学组件包括与第一光学组件光学连通的反射器,反射器适于将光引导到远离细长主体的位置。

    MULTIMODEL IMAGING SYSTEMS, PROBES AND METHODS
    4.
    发明申请
    MULTIMODEL IMAGING SYSTEMS, PROBES AND METHODS 审中-公开
    多模式成像系统,探针和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2014077870A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-22

    申请号:PCT/US2013/024620

    申请日:2013-02-04

    Abstract: In part, the invention relates to a probe suitable for use with image data collection system. The probe, in one embodiment, includes an optical transceiver, such as a beam director, and an acoustic transceiver such as an ultrasound transducer. The optical transceiver is in optical communication with an optical fiber in optical communication with a beam director configured to transmit light and receive scattered light from a sample such as a wall of a blood vessel. The acoustic transceiver includes an ultrasound device or subsystem such as a piezoelectric element configured to generate acoustic waves and receive reflected acoustic waves from the sample.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的一部分涉及适用于图像数据采集系统的探针。 在一个实施例中,探针包括诸如波束导向器的光收发器和诸如超声换能器的声收发器。 光收发器与光导体光通信,该光纤与光束导向器进行光通信,光束导向器配置为透射光并接收来自诸如血管壁的样品的散射光。 声收发器包括超声装置或子系统,例如被配置为产生声波并从样本接收反射的声波的压电元件。

    FLUSH CATHETER WITH FLOW DIRECTING SHEATH
    5.
    发明申请
    FLUSH CATHETER WITH FLOW DIRECTING SHEATH 审中-公开
    带流动导管的冲洗管

    公开(公告)号:WO2004096317A2

    公开(公告)日:2004-11-11

    申请号:PCT/US2004/012809

    申请日:2004-04-26

    Inventor: ATLAS, Michael

    IPC: A61M

    Abstract: A flush catheter is provided which is configured to be introduced into an orifice to create a flush zone therein. The flush catheter includes a catheter body having an inner cavity, the inner cavity being configured to communicate with a source of flush solution, one or more openings configured to expel therethrough flush solution, and a sheath at least partially covering the one or more openings, wherein when flush solution is expelled through the one or more openings, the flush solution is directed by the sheath to flow along an outer surface of the catheter body, thereby creating a flush zone along a length of the outer surface of the catheter body. The flush catheter may be used in combination with an image catheter/probe such as an image catheter/probe utilized in OCT imaging systems.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种冲洗导管,其构造成被引入孔中以在其中形成冲洗区。 所述冲洗导管包括具有内腔的导管主体,所述内腔被配置为与冲洗溶液源连通,一个或多个开口被配置成通过冲洗溶液排出,以及至少部分地覆盖所述一个或多个开口的护套, 其中当冲洗溶液通过所述一个或多个开口排出时,所述冲洗溶液由所述护套引导以沿着所述导管主体的外表面流动,从而沿着所述导管体的外表面的长度产生冲洗区域。 冲洗导管可以与诸如在OCT成像系统中使用的图像导管/探针的图像导管/探针组合使用。

    INTERFACE DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTIMODAL PROBES
    9.
    发明公开
    INTERFACE DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTIMODAL PROBES 审中-公开
    接口设备,在多模探头系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:EP2919658A2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-23

    申请号:EP13855462.1

    申请日:2013-02-04

    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to one or more rotatable elements and one or more stationary element such that the elements are arranged along a common axis of rotation co- linear with or substantially parallel to an optical path. The optical path is a portion of a sample arm of an interferometer. Further, the rotatable and stationary elements are configured to couple electrical signals and optical signals between a data collection probe and an interface unit or other component of an imaging system. In one embodiment, the data collection probe is a combination ultrasound and OCT probe. In one aspect, the invention relates to a rotary joint in which the optical fiber and a fiber optic rotary joint lie in the center of one or more conductive elements of an electrical rotary joint which are annularly disposed around one or both of the optical fiber and optical rotary joint.

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