COAXIAL TIME-OF-FLIGHT OPTICAL FIBER DISTANCE MEASUREMENT USING DUAL COMB RANGING

    公开(公告)号:US20240225732A9

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-11

    申请号:US18477062

    申请日:2023-09-28

    CPC classification number: A61B18/22 A61B2018/00982

    Abstract: An optical fiber having a distal end extending from a distal end of an endoscope can direct light to and from a target. An interferometer can receive first light pulses from a first frequency comb having a first repetition rate, form reference arm light pulses and measurement arm light pulses from the first light pulses, direct the measurement arm light pulses to and from the target via the optical fiber to form return light pulses, and interfere the return light pulses with the reference arm light pulses to form interferometer output pulses. A beamsplitter can interfere the interferometer output pulses with second light pulses from a second frequency comb having a second repetition rate to form system output pulses. Processor circuitry can determine, from a time duration between consecutive system output pulses, a spacing between the optical fiber and the target, and can take an action in response.

    ELECTROSTATIC DELIVERY OF SURGICAL MATERIAL
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240008876A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-11

    申请号:US18342223

    申请日:2023-06-27

    CPC classification number: A61B17/12181 A61B1/3132 A61B17/3415

    Abstract: A method for delivering surgical material comprises inserting a delivery device into an anatomic area, coupling a surgical material delivery system to the delivery device, the surgical material delivery system having a reservoir of surgical material, positioning an anatomic electrode relative to the anatomic area, applying a first charge to the anatomic electrode, dispensing surgical material from the delivery device, applying a second charge to surgical material leaving the delivery device opposite the first charge, and delivering charged surgical material to the anatomic area proximate the anatomic electrode via a directional-oriented electrostatic field. A surgical system comprises an insertion shaft comprising a passageway and a discharge opening, a first electrode connected to the insertion shaft configured to impart electrical charge to surgical material flowing through the passageway, and a second electrode connected to the insertion shaft configured to impart electrical charge to tissue in contact with the second electrode.

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