Christopher M Draper

US Patent:

20140275765, Sep 18, 2014

Filed:

Mar 14, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/213138

Inventors:

Steven C. Gebhart - Durham NC, US
Norman R. Akens - Lake In The Hills IL, US
Andrew Black - Johnsburg IL, US
Andrew Corson - Apex NC, US
Christopher Draper - Allendale NJ, US
Perry A. Genova - Chapel Hill NC, US
Robert Christopher Hall - Apex NC, US
Tanner Hargens - Charlotte NC, US
Victor Kopp - Fair Lawn NJ, US
Matt Penny - Holly Springs NC, US
Jonathan Singer - New Hope PA, US
Brian Walsh - Charlotte NC, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/00
A61B 1/07

US Classification:

600103, 600182, 600121, 600125

Abstract:

A fiber optic probe assembly comprises an optical engine and a fiber optic probe. A proximal end connector comprises a self-aligning connector for connecting optical fibers of the fiber optic probe to the optical engine and an integrated fiber optic-based polarizer. A disposable cover is provided for enclosing at least a portion of a fiber optic probe assembly. The disposable cover comprises an elongated tubular housing and a sheath portion adapted to receive at least a portion of the fiber optic probe between ends of the housing. A handle is disposed on a proximal end of the housing, the handle comprising a self-tensioning device. An optical window is disposed on a distal end of the housing, the optical window adapted to provide for alignment with optical elements of the fiber optic probe.