Micro vein enhancer

Details Micro vein enhancer Micro vein enhancer

2006-11-28

2011-12-06

Casler, Brian (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S407000, C600S476000, C353S028000, C353S039000, C353S119000, C606S130000, C604S048000, C604S093010, C604S115000, C604S116000, C604S173000, C604S177000, C604S178000, C604S179000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08073531

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a Miniature Vein Enhancer that includes a Miniature Projection Head. The Miniature Projection Head may be operated in one of three modes, AFM, DBM, and RTM. The Miniature Projection Head of the present invention projects an image of the veins of a patient, which aids the practitioner in pinpointing a vein for an intravenous drip, blood test, and the like. The Miniature projection head may have a cavity for a power source or it may have a power source located in a body portion of the Miniature Vein Enhancer. The Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to one of several improved needle protectors, or the Miniature Vein Enhancer may be attached to a body similar to a flashlight for hand held use. The Miniature Vein Enhancer of the present invention may also be attached to a magnifying glass, a flat panel display, and the like.

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