Abstract:
With an interference light prevented from occurring by inserting a shutter into an optical path on a reference light side prior to an observation by means of an optical scanning probe using light such as a low-coherency light source, a reference member is moved by a drive device on an observation optical path side by the optical scanning probe to set the reference member to the focal point position of a condensing optical system so as to maximize the output of a photodetector, and then the shutter is opened to move and set a mirror position on the reference light side so as to maximized the output of a light detecting means, whereby it is possible to simply and smoothly set an optical scanning type observation device so as to be kept in excellent optical characteristic conditions.
Abstract:
A clear image having suppressed blurring due to pulsing is obtained by in-vivo examination of biological tissue or various internal organs of mammals, including small laboratory animals. The invention provides an optical-scanning microscope examination apparatus including a light source; a light-transmitting member for transmitting light from the light source; a collimator optical system for converting the transmitted light to a collimated beam; a beam-scanning unit for scanning the collimated beam on a subject; a focusing optical system for focusing the scanned beam onto the subject; a pupil-projection optical system; a light detector for detecting return light returning from the subject via the focusing optical system, the pupil-projection optical system, the beam-scanning unit, the collimator optical system, and the light-transmitting member; an actuator for moving the collimator optical system in an optical-axis direction; a control apparatus for controlling driving thereof; and a deflecting mechanism for deflecting the light issuing from the light-transmitting member in a direction intersecting the optical axis thereof, wherein the actuator is disposed in a space parallel to a plane including optical axes before and after deflection by the deflecting mechanism.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an implantation material, having excellent biocompatibility and high corrosion resistance. SOLUTION: This implantation material is formed by dipping an implantation material backing 1 formed of pure magnesium or magnesium alloy in an electrolyte 3 containing phosphate ions, and performing the anodic oxidation to thereby form an anodic oxidation coating on the surface of the implantation material backing 1. The anodic oxidation coating is thus provided on the surface of the implantation material backing 1, whereby when the magnesium alloy as the implantation material backing 1 is implanted in a living body, corrosion can be restrained to produce the effect of improving the corrosion resistance of the implantation material. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a material which quickly promotes reproduction of periodontal tissues, is decomposed as tissues are reproduced, and makes re-operation for removal unnecessary. SOLUTION: The periodontal disease treatment material 1 includes large pores 2 which are formed into film shapes comprising biodegradable polymers and have an average pore diameter of 100 to 500 μm on one side in the thickness direction and small pores 4 with an average pore diameter of 0.1 to 5 μm on the other side in the thickness direction, the large pores 2 and the small pores 4 are mutually communicating. Thus, the gums and an alveolar bone are divided, intrusion of regenerated gums in the alveolar bone side is prevented to promote smooth regeneration of the alveolar bone, and a plenty of blood from the alveolar bone side is supplied for the gum side via the small pores 4 communicating with the large pores 2, so that regeneration of the gums is promoted. Then, the periodontal disease treatment material 1 comprising the biodegradable polymer is decomposed and disappears as time passes, so that the re-operation for removing the periodontal disease treatment material 1 after recovery is not necessary and a burden on a patient can be reduced. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an optical scanning observation apparatus capable of being easily set into high optical performance. SOLUTION: Before performing observation with an optical scanning probe 2 using light of a low-coherence light source 11, a shutter 27 is inserted in a reference light side optical path to create a state wherein interference light does not occur, in which state a reference member 6 is set to a focal position of a converging optical system 17 such that the output of a light detecting means 18 is maximal by moving the reference member 6 by a driving device 5 at an observation light optical path side of an optical scanning probe 2, following which the shutter 27 is opened, and the position of a mirror 22 at the reference light side is moved and set such that the output of the light detecting means 18 is maximal, thereby enabling the optical scanning observation apparatus 1 to be set to a state of suitable optical properties, easily and smoothly. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medical manipulator which can instruct a position of an insertion hole to a manipulator controller by a simple means when endoscopic surgical operation is carried out using a manipulator. SOLUTION: This medical manipulator is used for observation or treatment of a biological tissue location by driving an insertion body 22 inserted into an insertion hole formed in a living body by remote operation. The medical manipulator is equipped with a manipulator part 7 which has a retaining part (holder) 21 to retain the insertion body 22 and an arm part to be operable in a condition the retaining part 21 retains the insertion body 22, a positioning tool 29 which has a pointer part 36 comprising an elongated pipe part 34 and a tip end part 35 to instruct a position of the insertion hole and is retained by the retaining part 21 alternative to the insertion body 22, and an attaching position setting means to set an attaching position of the insertion body 22. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a biological signal detector capable of stably and accurately detecting electric signals from a living body by making an electrode accurately abut on the surface of the living body with an individual difference in sizes and shapes, and a biological signal measurement system provided therewith. SOLUTION: The biological signal detector 1A comprises: at least one electrode 12 for making the side of an end part 12t abut on the surface Hs of a head part H and detecting brain waves as the electric signals; a helmet 11 provided with a hole 11h for attaching the electrode 12 and mounted on the head part H for making the side of the end part 12t of the electrode 12 abut on the surface Hs of the head part H; and a female thread part 13a formed inside the attaching hole 11h and a male thread part 13b formed on the outer side face of the electrode 12 as electrode positioning means capable of individually positioning the electrode 12 to the head part H. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a treatment tool superior in operability, by transmitting a direct operation feeling from a treatment tool at the tip, by surely transmitting driving force for opening and closing the treatment tool, while achieving high rigidity and a free curve. SOLUTION: This treatment tool 1 has a forceps 5, an inserting part 4 having a curved part 2 for changing a curved state for inserting this forceps 5 into a body cavity, an operation part 3 for driving the forceps 5, and a connecting member for connecting this operation part 3 to the forceps 5. The connecting member has a flexible outer casing 17, and an inner cable 18 movable in the axial direction on the inside of this outer casing 17. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily and securely bring an electrode part into contact with the surface of a living body while eliminating the time and effort for plowing through hair. SOLUTION: The biological signal detector 5 comprises a support member 13 to be set adjacent to the head of the living body, and the electrode part 15 supported by the support member 13 in contact with the surface of the head for detecting the electric signal of the head. The electrode part 15 is supported by the support member 13 so as to be freely rocked. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an optical observation probe and an endoscope observation instrument that can locally observe histological fine structures within the range of observation of an endoscope. SOLUTION: The insertion portion of the observation probe can be inserted into a channel 22 formed in the endoscope. By bringing the tip of a high magnification observation means 39 mounted to the optical window of a cylinder 37 at the tip 36 of the insertion portion of the observation probe into contact with an interesting site 17a to be observed at a high magnification while observing by an imaging means 30 of the endoscope, and by forming the optical image of the interesting site 17a in the state restraining a blur in a CCD (charge coupled device) 41 using a high magnification object lens system 40 by illuminating by a light guide 43 forming the high magnification observation means 39 and in a focused state, a local observation of histological fine structures within the range of observation of the endoscope can be easily performed. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO