公开(公告)号：US08545488B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US12649759

申请日：2009-12-30

Applicant: Kevin D. Taylor ,  Ken Harlan ,  James Nye ,  Robert Splinter ,  Jacob Keeler ,  Chris J. Hebert ,  Wade A. Bowe

Inventor： Kevin D. Taylor ,  Ken Harlan ,  James Nye ,  Robert Splinter ,  Jacob Keeler ,  Chris J. Hebert ,  Wade A. Bowe

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B8/12 ,  A61B18/245 ,  A61B2017/22038 ,  A61B2017/22061 ,  A61B2018/2238 ,  A61B2090/3782

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a laser catheter that includes a catheter body, a light guide, and a distal tip that extends beyond the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, an imaging device is disposed on the distal tip such that the imaging device is distal relative to the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, the imaging device can be gated to record images during and/or slightly beyond periods when the laser catheter is not activated.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括激光导管，其包括导管主体，导光体和延伸超过光导的出口孔的远端。 在一些实施例中，成像装置设置在远侧末端上，使得成像装置相对于光导的出口孔远端。 在一些实施例中，成像装置可被选通以在激光导管未被激活期间和/或稍微超过周期期间记录图像。

公开(公告)号：US08059274B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US11952223

申请日：2007-12-07

Applicant: Robert Splinter

Inventor： Robert Splinter

IPC: G01J4/00

CPC classification number: G01B9/02091 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  G01B9/0205 ,  G01B2290/70 ,  G01N21/23

Abstract: An optical sensor that provides lateral viewing while maintaining light polarization is disclosed according to one embodiment of the invention. The sensor includes a sensor body, at least one waveguide and at least one refractive optical element. The sensor body may includes proximal end and a distal end. The waveguide includes a proximal end coincident near the proximal end of the sensor body and a distal end coincident at a point near the distal end of the sensor body. The waveguide may include one or more fiber optic. The waveguide may be positioned within the sensor body. The refractive optical element may be positioned within the sensor near the distal end of the waveguide and may be configured to refract light received from the distal end of the waveguide outward from the sensor. The refractive optical element may include one or more prisms.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例公开了一种在保持光偏振的同时提供横向观看的光学传感器。 传感器包括传感器主体，至少一个波导和至少一个折射光学元件。 传感器主体可以包括近端和远端。 波导包括在传感器主体的近端附近重合的近端和在靠近传感器主体的远端的点处重合的远端。 波导可以包括一个或多个光纤。 波导可以定位在传感器主体内。 折射光学元件可以位于传感器的靠近波导的远端附近，并且可以被配置为将从波导的远端接收的光从传感器向外折射。 折射光学元件可以包括一个或多个棱镜。

公开(公告)号：US20110009750A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12649759

申请日：2009-12-30

Applicant: Kevin D. Taylor ,  Ken Harlan ,  James Nye ,  Robert Splinter ,  Jacob Keeler ,  Chris J. Hebert ,  Wade A. Bowe

Inventor： Kevin D. Taylor ,  Ken Harlan ,  James Nye ,  Robert Splinter ,  Jacob Keeler ,  Chris J. Hebert ,  Wade A. Bowe

IPC: A61B8/14 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B8/12 ,  A61B18/245 ,  A61B2017/22038 ,  A61B2017/22061 ,  A61B2018/2238 ,  A61B2090/3782

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a laser catheter that includes a catheter body, a light guide, and a distal tip that extends beyond the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, an imaging device is disposed on the distal tip such that the imaging device is distal relative to the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, the imaging device can be gated to record images during and/or slightly beyond periods when the laser catheter is not activated.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括一种激光导管，其包括导管主体，导光体和延伸超过光导的出口孔的远端。 在一些实施例中，成像装置设置在远侧末端上，使得成像装置相对于光导的出口孔远端。 在一些实施例中，成像装置可被选通以在激光导管未被激活期间和/或稍微超过周期期间记录图像。

公开(公告)号：US07477925B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US10681722

申请日：2003-10-08

Applicant: Peter B. Lockhart ,  Robert Splinter ,  Michael T. Brennan ,  Philip C. Fox

Inventor： Peter B. Lockhart ,  Robert Splinter ,  Michael T. Brennan ,  Philip C. Fox

IPC: A61B5/05 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/14

CPC classification number: A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/411 ,  G01N21/3151

Abstract: An erythema meter includes a probe, a light source of one or more specific probing and reference wavelengths, and an acoustic detector which determines the level of erythema present in the dental pulp chamber of a tooth. The probing and reference wavelengths are delivered in pulsed or amplitude modulated fashion through the probe, thereby permitting electronic identification and filtering of the received data. The absorption of the light wave raises the temperature of the material in the tooth and causes it to expand, thus creating tiny shockwaves which are picked up with the acoustic detector, revealing information on the location of blood and the quantity of blood inside the tooth. The erythema meter accurately measures the erythema, or inflammation, within the tooth in a qualitative and quantitative manner.

Abstract translation: 红斑计包括探针，一个或多个特定探测和参考波长的光源，以及确定存在于牙齿牙髓腔中的红斑水平的声学检测器。 探测和参考波长通过探头以脉冲或幅度调制的方式传送，从而允许对接收到的数据进行电子识别和滤波。 光波的吸收提高了牙齿中材料的温度并使其膨胀，从而产生微小的冲击波，用声学检测器拾取，揭示血液位置和牙齿内部血液的信息。 红斑仪以定性和定量的方式精确测量牙齿内的红斑或炎症。

公开(公告)号：US5920390A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-06

申请号：US882848

申请日：1997-06-26

Applicant: Faramarz Farahi ,  Mohammad Yasin Akhtar Raja ,  Robert Splinter

Inventor： Faramarz Farahi ,  Mohammad Yasin Akhtar Raja ,  Robert Splinter

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  G01B9/02

CPC classification number: A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/0086 ,  G01B9/02007 ,  G01B9/02088 ,  G01B9/02091 ,  A61B5/0066

Abstract: The fiberoptic interferometer includes a broadband light source which is selected to illuminate tissue of predetermined organ with light having a wavelength within a predetermined range of wavelengths. Within the predetermined range of wavelengths, the attenuation characteristics of tissue of the predetermined organ define a region of minimum attenuation upon illumination with light having a first wavelength. As a result, the fiberoptic interferometer can precisely determine the optical properties of the tissue and can therefore identify the tissue by comparing the interferometric signal produced upon illumination of the tissue sample with predetermined interferometric signals corresponding to illumination of different types of tissue of the predetermined organ with light having the first wavelength. The fiberoptic interferometer can also include a light source which includes wavelength selection means for controllably selecting the predetermined wavelength of light emitted by the light source. Thus, the optical properties of the tissue can be analyzed at the different wavelengths emitted by the light source to individually determine the optimum wavelength of light for subsequent treatment of the tissue.

Abstract translation: 光纤干涉仪包括宽带光源，其被选择为用波长在预定波长范围内的光照射预定器官的组织。 在预定范围的波长范围内，预定器官的组织的衰减特性在具有第一波长的光照射时限定最小衰减的区域。 因此，光纤干涉仪可以精确地确定组织的光学特性，因此可以通过将组织样本的照射产生的干涉信号与预定的器官的不同类型的组织的照明相对应的预定干涉信号进行比较来识别组织 具有第一波长的光。 光纤干涉仪还可以包括光源，其包括用于可控地选择由光源发射的光的预定波长的波长选择装置。 因此，可以在由光源发射的不同波长处分析组织的光学性质，以分别确定光的最佳波长以用于随后的组织处理。

公开(公告)号：US09421065B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US12254254

申请日：2008-10-20

Applicant: Robert Splinter ,  Robert L. Carver ,  Ted A. Giem ,  Kevin D. Taylor ,  Clint Fix

Inventor： Robert Splinter ,  Robert L. Carver ,  Ted A. Giem ,  Kevin D. Taylor ,  Clint Fix

IPC: A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B18/22

CPC classification number: A61B18/24 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/2261

Abstract: A light-diverting catheter tip is provided according to embodiments disclosed herein. The light-diverting catheter tip may be coupled with the distal tip of a laser catheter and divert at least a portion of the light exiting the distal tip of the laser catheter such that the spot size of the laser beam on an object after exiting the catheter tip is larger than the spot size of the light entering the catheter without the catheter tip. The catheter tip may be removably coupled with the catheter or constructed as part of the catheter. In other embodiments, the catheter tip may conduct fluid and/or divert fluid at the tip of the laser catheter.

Abstract translation: 根据本文公开的实施例提供光转向导管末端。 光转导导管末端可以与激光导管的远端连接并且转移离开激光导管的远侧末端的光的至少一部分，使得在离开导管之后物体上的激光束的光斑尺寸 尖端比没有导管尖端的进入导管的光的光斑尺寸大。 导管末端可以可移除地与导管联接或构造为导管的一部分。 在其他实施例中，导管末端可以在激光导管的尖端处传导流体和/或转移流体。

公开(公告)号：US20090254074A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12254254

申请日：2008-10-20

Applicant: Robert Splinter ,  Robert L. Carver ,  Ted A. Giem ,  Kevin D. Taylor ,  Clint Fix

Inventor： Robert Splinter ,  Robert L. Carver ,  Ted A. Giem ,  Kevin D. Taylor ,  Clint Fix

IPC: A61B18/24

CPC classification number: A61B18/24 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/2261

Abstract: A light-diverting catheter tip is provided according to embodiments disclosed herein. The light-diverting catheter tip may be coupled with the distal tip of a laser catheter and divert at least a portion of the light exiting the distal tip of the laser catheter such that the spot size of the laser beam on an object after exiting the catheter tip is larger than the spot size of the light entering the catheter without the catheter tip. The catheter tip may be removably coupled with the catheter or constructed as part of the catheter. In other embodiments, the catheter tip may conduct fluid and/or divert fluid at the tip of the laser catheter.

Abstract translation: 根据本文公开的实施例提供光转向导管末端。 光转导导管末端可以与激光导管的远端连接并且转移离开激光导管的远侧末端的光的至少一部分，使得在离开导管之后物体上的激光束的光斑尺寸 尖端比没有导管尖端的进入导管的光的光斑尺寸大。 导管末端可以可移除地与导管联接或构造为导管的一部分。 在其他实施例中，导管末端可以在激光导管的尖端处传导流体和/或转移流体。

公开(公告)号：US20090147257A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：US11952223

申请日：2007-12-07

Applicant: Robert Splinter

Inventor： Robert Splinter

IPC: G01J4/00

CPC classification number: G01B9/02091 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  G01B9/0205 ,  G01B2290/70 ,  G01N21/23

Abstract: An optical sensor that provides lateral viewing while maintaining light polarization is disclosed according to one embodiment of the invention. The sensor includes a sensor body, at least one waveguide and at least one refractive optical element. The sensor body may includes proximal end and a distal end. The waveguide includes a proximal end coincident near the proximal end of the sensor body and a distal end coincident at a point near the distal end of the sensor body. The waveguide may include one or more fiber optic. The waveguide may be positioned within the sensor body. The refractive optical element may be positioned within the sensor near the distal end of the waveguide and may be configured to refract light received from the distal end of the waveguide outward from the sensor. The refractive optical element may include one or more prisms.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个实施例公开了一种在保持光偏振的同时提供横向观看的光学传感器。 传感器包括传感器主体，至少一个波导和至少一个折射光学元件。 传感器主体可以包括近端和远端。 波导包括在传感器主体的近端附近重合的近端和在靠近传感器主体的远端的点处重合的远端。 波导可以包括一个或多个光纤。 波导可以定位在传感器主体内。 折射光学元件可以位于传感器的靠近波导的远端附近，并且可以被配置为将从波导的远端接收的光从传感器向外折射。 折射光学元件可以包括一个或多个棱镜。

公开(公告)号：US20090125007A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US11937583

申请日：2007-11-09

Applicant: Robert Splinter

Inventor： Robert Splinter

IPC: A61B18/24

CPC classification number: A61B5/1079 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/1076 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B18/245 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00732 ,  A61B2018/00904 ,  A61B2090/065 ,  A61B2090/0813 ,  A61B2562/0247

Abstract: A laser catheter with a pressure sensor is provided according to embodiments of the invention. The pressure sensor may be coupled with the distal end of the laser catheter and may comprise any of various piezoelectric materials, for example Polyvinylidene Difluoride (PVDF). In various embodiments of the invention the pressure sensor is configured to detect pressure longitudinally and coaxially. The pressure sensor may provide an electric potential that is proportional to the vessel pressure and may be used to monitor and/or adjust laser parameters. In other embodiments the results from the pressure sensor may be used to determine the vessel size and/or the type of material being ablated.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例提供具有压力传感器的激光导管。 压力传感器可以与激光导管的远端联接，并且可以包括各种压电材料中的任何一种，例如聚偏二氟乙烯（PVDF）。 在本发明的各种实施例中，压力传感器构造成纵向和同轴地检测压力。 压力传感器可以提供与容器压力成比例的电位，并且可以用于监测和/或调整激光参数。 在其他实施例中，来自压力传感器的结果可用于确定容器尺寸和/或被烧蚀的材料的类型。

公开(公告)号：US20090112198A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US11923488

申请日：2007-10-24

Applicant: Krishn Khanna ,  Robert Splinter

Inventor： Krishn Khanna ,  Robert Splinter

IPC: A61B18/24

CPC classification number: A61B18/24 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/245 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/206 ,  A61B2018/2222 ,  A61B2018/2244 ,  A61B2018/2261 ,  A61L29/02 ,  G02B6/032

Abstract: A catheter system to ablate target matter within a mammalian body using light energy is described. The system may include an open-ended catheter tip through which a liquid light guide medium flows to the target matter, where at least a portion of the liquid light guide medium exiting the catheter tip creates a fluid optical channel to transmit the light energy from the catheter tip to the target matter. The system may also include a catheter lumen whose distal end includes the open-ended catheter tip, a light source to generate the light energy, and a liquid light guide medium source fluidly coupled to the catheter lumen. The liquid light guide medium source may include a reservoir of the liquid light guide medium that includes a magnesium chloride solution or a lactated Ringer's solution.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用光能消融哺乳动物体内目标物质的导管系统。 该系统可以包括开放式导管末端，液体光导介质通过该开口流动到目标物质，其中离开导管末端的液体光导介质的至少一部分产生流体光通道，以将光能从 导管尖端到目标物。 该系统还可以包括其远端包括开放式导管末端，产生光能的光源和流体耦合到导管腔的液体光导介质源的导管内腔。 液体光导介质源可以包括液体光导介质的储存器，其包括氯化镁溶液或乳酸林格溶液。