Imaging catheter with integrated reference reflector

Details Imaging catheter with integrated reference reflector Imaging catheter with integrated reference reflector

2007-11-12

2010-10-12

Peng, Charlie (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber bundle

Imaging

C385S116000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07813609

ABSTRACT:
In part, the invention relates to a lens assembly. The lens assembly includes a micro-lens; a beam director in optical communication with the micro-lens; and a substantially transparent film. The substantially transparent film is capable of bi-directionally transmitting light, and generating a controlled amount of backscatter. In addition, the film surrounds a portion of the beam director.

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