Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Detecting nuclear – electromagnetic – or ultrasonic radiation
Reexamination Certificate
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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Conlon Stephen P.
Goldman Ron
Hunt David
Marshal Graham
Mock Mark
AccuVein LLC
Bodner & O'Rourke LLP
Casler Brian
Kish James
O'Rourke Thomas A.
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