Optics: measuring and testing – By dispersed light spectroscopy – Utilizing a spectrometer
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-29
2008-04-29
Casler, Brian L. (Department: 3737)
Optics: measuring and testing
By dispersed light spectroscopy
Utilizing a spectrometer
C600S476000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10732199
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for diagnosing epithelial neoplasia and other conditions includes, in a representative embodiment, providing the human eyes with a filter to observe the autofluorescence of a tissue sample. Using optimized wavelengths from a filtered light source, a sample is illuminated. The radiation from the sample is filtered to enhance the contrast between a normal sample and a diseased sample observable by the human eye.
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Gillenwater Ann
Richards-Kortum Rebecca
Svistun Ekaterina S.
Utzinger Urs
Board of Regents , The University of Texas System
Casler Brian L.
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
Ramirez John F.
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