Sensing tissue properties

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9060713
APP PUB NO 20120041345A1
SERIAL NO

13263411

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Some embodiments of a tissue sensor may include a micro-fabricated structure that can be coupled to a medical instrument, such as a probe, an endoscopic tool, or another minimally invasive instrument. The tissue sensor can be configured to provide information indicate of tissue properties, such as tissue elasticity characteristics or the type of tissue.

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  • REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

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Erdman, Arthur G New Brighton, US 56 4553
Peng, Peng Falcon Heights, US 56 136
Rajamani, Rajesh Saint Paul, US 19 191
Sezen, Ahmet Serdar Minneapolis, US 3 54

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