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Title: Slender tip laser scalpel

Abstract

A laser scalpel includes a ribbon optical waveguide extending therethrough and terminating at a slender optical cutting tip. A laser beam is emitted along the height of the cutting tip for cutting tissue therealong.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1174659
Patent Number(s):
6673065
Application Number:
09/629,747
Assignee:
Brookhaven Science Associates (Upton, NY)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
A - HUMAN NECESSITIES A61 - MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE A61B - DIAGNOSIS
DOE Contract Number:  
AC02-98CH10886
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Veligdan, James T. Slender tip laser scalpel. United States: N. p., 2004. Web.
Veligdan, James T. Slender tip laser scalpel. United States.
Veligdan, James T. Tue . "Slender tip laser scalpel". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1174659.
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abstractNote = {A laser scalpel includes a ribbon optical waveguide extending therethrough and terminating at a slender optical cutting tip. A laser beam is emitted along the height of the cutting tip for cutting tissue therealong.},
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place = {United States},
year = {2004},
month = {1}
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