Device and method for determining the presence of middle ear fluid

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9788712
APP PUB NO 20130289353A1
SERIAL NO

13882236

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A device for determining the presence of abnormal fluid in a middle ear of a subject includes an elongated probe, a first light source housed within the elongated probe, and a second light source housed within the elongated probe. The elongated probe includes a distal end for inspection of an ear. The First light source is configured to convey an optical beam through a tympanic membrane associated with the middle ear of the subject, without puncturing the tympanic membrane. The second light source is configured to convey light through the distal end of the elongated probe and illuminate the tympanic membrane.

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  • CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY;THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ford, Matthew R Bay Village, US 10 68
Krakovitz, Paul K Shaker Hts., US 1 21
Rollins, Andrew M Highland Hts., US 23 1719
Seth, Rahul Los Angeles, US 6 77

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