| 发明名称 |
Self-limiting Optical Disinfecting Catheter |
| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to an implanted catheter that reduces infection by heating a portion of the catheter wall. Light absorption within the wall is used to heat the surface. A thermochromic layer can be used to limit temperatures and accurately control the temperature distribution. |
| 申请公布号 |
US2016243334(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.08.25 |
| 申请号 |
US201514628290 |
申请日期 |
2015.02.22 |
| 申请人 |
Da Silva Luiz Barroca;Cohen Donald M |
发明人 |
Da Silva Luiz Barroca;Cohen Donald M |
| 分类号 |
A61M25/01;A61M25/00;A61M5/44 |
主分类号 |
A61M25/01 |
| 代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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| 主权项 |
1. A disinfecting catheter system apparatus comprising:
a control unit with a light source that emits a light; a catheter with a wall; a coupler to couple a portion of the light into the catheter wall; wherein material is incorporated into a portion of the catheter wall to interact with the light to cause heating of the catheter wall. |
| 地址 |
Livermore CA US |
