US6119031A
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Miniature spectrometer
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1997-07-22
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Granted: 2000-09-12
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Expires: 2017-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A miniaturized spectrometer is adapted for placement within a body near tissue to be characterized. The spectrometer includes a light source and a plurality of light detectors. The light source generates light to illuminate the tissue. The detectors detect optical signals from the illuminated tissue and convert these optical signals to electrical signals. The miniaturized spectrometer can be disposed at the distal end of an interventional device. Optical conduits, such as fiber optic cables or strands, extending the length of the interventional device are not required when the miniature spectrometer is employed.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Crowley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/68; A61B5/6846; A61B5/6847; A61B5/6848; A61B5/0059; A61B5/0075; A61B5/0082; A61B5/0084; G; G01; G01J; G01J3/00; G01J3/02; G01J3/0205; G01J3/0208; G01J3/0256; G01J3/0259; G01J3/28; G01J3/30; G01J3/36; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/17; G01N21/25; G01N21/31; G01N21/33; G01J3/12; G01J2003/1213; G01N21/314; G01N2021/3166
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A tissue spectroscopy device comprising: a spectrometer comprising a substrate, a light source disposed on a first surface of the substrate, and a light detector disposed on the first surface of the substrate, the light detector comprising a first channel and a second channel and a filter disposed on the first channel; an optically transparent housing surrounding the spectrometer; and an interventional device for delivering the spectrometer to tissue.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A tissue spectroscopy device comprising: a spectrometer comprising a substrate, a light source disposed on a first surface of the substrate, and a light detector disposed on the first surface of the substrate, the light detector comprising a first channel and a second channel and a filter disposed on the first channel; an optically transparent housing surrounding the spectrometer; and an interventional device for delivering the spectrometer to tissue.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The tissue spectroscopy device of claim 1 wherein the optically transparent housing comprises a first lens disposed near the light source, and a second lens disposed near the light detector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tissue spectroscopy device of claim 1 wherein the spectrometer further comprises a heat sink disposed on a second surface of the substrate opposite the first surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The tissue spectroscopy device of claim 1 wherein the spectrometer further comprises a light modulator disposed on the first surface of the substrate, a mirror disposed on the light modulator at an angle to receive light emitted by the light source, and an etched gap between the light modulator and the light source.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tissue spectroscopy device of claim 1 wherein the light detector comprises an avalanche photodiode array.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The tissue spectroscopy device of claim 1 wherein the substrate comprises doped silicon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tissue spectroscopy device of claim 1 wherein the substrate comprises an epoxy fiberglass resin substrate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tissue spectroscopy device of claim 1 wherein the light detector comprises a plurality of silicon dioxide layers disposed on an n type silicon layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The tissue spectroscopy device of claim 1 wherein the optically transparent housing comprises a material selected from a group consisting of polystyrene, polycarbonate, and methyl-methacrylate.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-09-12 | 2004-03-13 | 2004-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-09-12 | 2008-03-13 | 2008-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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