This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignees: Harvard College, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.. Active years: 1997.
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Title: John L. Lehr and Lung Function Measurement
Introduction
John L. Lehr is an inventor associated with Newton, Massachusetts. His work includes an invention for assessing lung function by measuring how light scatters after contacting lung tissue.
Latest Patents
Lehr is associated with 1 patent, titled “Methods for Measuring Lung Function Using Diffused Light.” The method and device measure lung function in a selected region by detecting and analyzing scattered light. Using different wavelengths can reveal multiple parameters related to lung status and help identify areas of impaired function, including in patients with emphysema. The device uses an optical fiber, a light collection system, and a spectral separation device to create an image of the lung and assess functional measures such as gas exchange.
Career Highlights
Lehr’s listed affiliations include Harvard College and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. His patent work reflects an application of optical measurement techniques to the assessment of lung function.
Collaborations
His listed collaborators include George P. Topulos and James P. Butler.
Conclusion
John L. Lehr’s patent describes an optical approach to examining lung function and identifying regional impairment, connecting his listed institutional affiliations with a focused medical innovation.
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