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US8936592B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8936592-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113152825-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Priority date | Jun 3, 2010 |
| Publication date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2015 |
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Embodiments of the invention are directed to a laser ablation system. In one embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon, a laser fiber and a viewing fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, a portion of which is within the balloon. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising a light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon. The viewing fiber is configured to image an interior balloon. In accordance with another embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon and a laser fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, which is within the balloon. The balloon includes an inflated state, in which the balloon is shaped to conform to a cavity of a patient. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising light dispenser that is configured to deliver laser light through the balloon.
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What is claimed is: 1. A laser ablation system comprising: a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and a first balloon attached to the distal end of the shaft, wherein the distal end of the shaft is within the first balloon; a second balloon within the first balloon, wherein the second balloon is formed of a material that is less distensible than a material forming the first balloon; a laser fiber having a distal end comprising a light dispenser configured to deliver…
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- What does patent US8936592B2 cover?
- Embodiments of the invention are directed to a laser ablation system. In one embodiment, the laser ablation system comprises a shaft, a balloon, a laser fiber and a viewing fiber. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. The balloon is attached to the distal end of the shaft, a portion of which is within the balloon. The laser fiber has a distal end comprising a light dispenser that is co…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Beck Michael T, Koullick Edouard A, Lund Robert E, and 8 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B18/24. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 20 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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