Methods and devices for membrane characterization with ultrasound and optical illumination

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12076186
APP PUB NO 20200107813A1
SERIAL NO

16591910

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A device for measuring reflected ultrasound and optical signals may include: an optical source; an optical assembly comprising at least one lens, configured to focus reflected optical illumination from a target onto a detector; and an ultrasound transducer aligned to transmit and receive ultrasound radiation co-axially with the reflected optical illumination and wherein the ultrasound transducer at least partially obstructs a path of the reflected optical illumination. An obstruction may be distant from a focal spot of the optical assembly. The device for measuring reflected ultrasound and optical signals may be particularly useful for characterizing fluid behind an ear drum to diagnose otitis media.

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OTONEXUS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC1546 NW 56TH STREET SEATTLE WA 98107

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Bahatt, Dar Foster City, US 37 659
Corredor, Charlie Seattle, US 9 30
Kreindler, Daniel Foster City, US 8 9
Macdonald, Chad Jason Bothell, US 4 6
Moehring, Mark A Seattle, US 42 1145

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