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Optical catheter means
Assignee: American Electronic Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1962-11-13
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1982-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward G Valliere
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:59
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/02; A61B5/021; A61B5/0215; A61B5/02154; G; G01; G01L; G01L11/00; G01L11/02; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/17; G01N21/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
CATHETER MEANS INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE LIGHT CONDUCTING TUBE ELEMENT HAVING A FIRST END WITH MEANS FOR RECEIVING LIGHT FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE AND A SECOND END, AND A PRESSURE TRANSDUCING DEVICE FOR BEING INSERTABLE INTO THE VASCULAR SYSTEM SECURED WITH THE SECOND END OF SAID ELEMENT FOR RECEIVING LIGHT CONDUCTED BY SAID ELEMENT AND DELIVERING TO THE FIRST END OF SAID ELEMENT LIGHT WHICH IS MODIFIED BY SAID DEVICE RESPONSIVE TO THE FLUID PRESSURE SURROUNDING THE LOCUS OF SAID DEVICE IN THE VASCULAR SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
CATHETER MEANS INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE LIGHT CONDUCTING TUBE ELEMENT HAVING A FIRST END WITH MEANS FOR RECEIVING LIGHT FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE AND A SECOND END, AND A PRESSURE TRANSDUCING DEVICE FOR BEING INSERTABLE INTO THE VASCULAR SYSTEM SECURED WITH THE SECOND END OF SAID ELEMENT FOR RECEIVING LIGHT CONDUCTED BY SAID ELEMENT AND DELIVERING TO THE FIRST END OF SAID ELEMENT LIGHT WHICH IS MODIFIED BY SAID DEVICE RESPONSIVE TO THE FLUID PRESSURE SURROUNDING THE LOCUS OF SAID DEVICE IN THE VASCULAR SYSTEM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |