Apparatus for obtaining information for a structure using spectrally-encoded endoscopy techniques and methods for producing one or more optical arrangements

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PATENT NO 8145018
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11623852

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Exemplary apparatus for obtaining information for a structure can be provided. For example, first optical fiber arrangement(s) can be provided which transceives at least one first electro-magnetic radiation, and can include at least one fiber. Second focusing arrangement(s) can be provided in optical communication with the optical fiber arrangement. The second arrangement can be configured to focus and provide there through the first electro-magnetic radiation. Third dispersive arrangement(s) can receive a particular radiation which is the first electro-magnetic radiation and/or the focused electro-magnetic radiation, and forward a dispersed radiation thereof to at least one section of the structure. At least one end of the fiber can be directly connected to the second focusing arrangement and/or the third dispersive arrangement.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION THE55 FRUIT STREET BOSTON MA 02114

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bouma, Brett Eugene Quincy, US 119 6957
Iftimia, Nicusor North Chelmsford, US 12 709
Shishkov, Milen Watertown, US 31 2408
Tearney, Guillermo J Cambridge, US 246 13958
Yelin, Dvir Brookline, US 52 2718

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