Optical imaging probe connector
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    发明申请
    Optical imaging probe connector 失效
    光学成像探头连接器

    公开(公告)号:US20070116408A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-24

    申请号:US11285499

    申请日:2005-11-22

    IPC分类号: G02B6/42 G02B6/26

    摘要: This document discusses, among other things, a connector for an optical imaging probe that includes one or more optical fibers communicating light along the catheter. The device may use multiple sections for simpler manufacturing and ease of assembly during a medical procedure. Light energy to and from a distal minimally-invasive portion of the probe is coupled by the connector to external diagnostic or analytical instrumentation through an external instrumentation lead. Certain examples provide a self-aligning two-section optical catheter with beveled ends, which is formed by separating an optical cable assembly. Techniques for improving light coupling include using a lens between instrumentation lead and probe portions. Techniques for improving the mechanical alignment of a multi-optical fiber catheter include using a stop or a guide.

    摘要翻译: 本文件尤其涉及一种用于光学成像探针的连接器,其包括沿着导管传送光的一个或多个光纤。 该设备可以使用多个部分,以便在医疗过程中更简单的制造和易于组装。 探头的远端微创部分的光能通过外部仪器引线通过连接器耦合到外部诊断或分析仪器。 某些实例提供了具有倾斜端部的自对准两段光学导管,其通过分离光缆组件而形成。 用于改善光耦合的技术包括在仪表引线和探针部分之间使用透镜。 用于改善多光纤导管的机械对准的技术包括使用止动器或引导件。