Fiber optic probes
September 7, 2021. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesSensing strain and temperature Method of producing fiber optic chemical sensors incorporating photocrosslinked polymer gels Fluid flow sensing apparatus for in vivo and industrial applications employing novel optical fiber pressure sensors Optical fiber pressure sensing catheter Miniature fiberoptic bend device and method Birefringent active fiber laser sensor Apparatus for detecting aqueous environments Transverse strain measurements using fiber optic grating based sensors Optical fiber distributed feedback laser Device for measurement of optical wavelengths Patent #: 6097487 InventorsApplicationNo. 09950252 filed on 09/07/2001US Classes:385/12, OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE SENSOR385/13, Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide264/1.27, Utilizing plasma, electric, electromagnetic, particle, or wave energy250/227.14Condition responsive light guide (e.g., light guide is physically affected by parameter sensed which results in light conveyed to the photocell)ExaminersPrimary: Dunn, Drew A.Assistant: Pritchett, Joshua L Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG02B 6/00AbstractA body compatible fiber optic sensor probe for invasive medical use is provided. The probe includes at least one sensing location at which the fiber is configured to provide at least one detectable changeable optical property responsive to strain within the fiber, and at least one sensing element which undergoes a volumetric change in response to an in body parameter to be sensed. The sensing element is coupled to the fiber in such a way that the volumetric change induces strain within the fiber so as to vary the detectable optical property or properties.Other References
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