Christine Payne

Title: Christine Payne: Advancing Laser Lithotripsy

Introduction

Christine Payne is an inventor associated with Durham, North Carolina. Her patent work addresses laser lithotripsy, a technique for disrupting obstructions within the body using laser energy.

Latest Patents

Payne is associated with 1 patent: “Compositions and Methods for Laser Lithotripsy Using Nanoparticle Fine-Tuned NIR Absorption.” The invention describes introducing a nanoparticle-containing lithotripsy medium into a body cavity and applying laser energy through the medium to disrupt target obstructions. The nanoparticles are designed to improve absorption of the laser energy and may include organic polymers such as PEDOT:PSS or inorganic compounds such as indium tin oxide. The disclosed systems can include a laser source, a fluid-delivery component, and an optical fiber. The methods also describe selecting target wavelengths, synthesizing nanoparticles with corresponding absorption characteristics, and dispersing them at selected concentrations.

Career Highlights

Payne’s listed affiliations include Duke University and the University of Chicago. Her patent reflects work at the intersection of nanoparticle materials and laser-based medical treatment.

Collaborations

Qingsong Fan is identified as a coworker associated with Payne’s work.

Conclusion

Christine Payne’s patent describes nanoparticle-enhanced laser lithotripsy systems and methods intended to improve how laser energy is delivered to target obstructions.