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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2003
Steven C. Walker, Waxahachie, TX (US);
John M. Shepherd, San Antonio, TX (US);
Leopoldo C. Cancio, San Antonio, TX (US);
Steven C. Walker, Waxahachie, TX (US);
John M. Shepherd, San Antonio, TX (US);
Leopoldo C. Cancio, San Antonio, TX (US);
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army, Washington, DC (US);
Abstract
A needle with fiber optic capability for spectrophotometric analysis includes a needle assembly including a needle body having an open tip and side radiation ports. A fiber optic element is disposed in the needle assembly for carrying electromagnetic radiation to the open tip area for transmission to a target area. Fiber optic bundles in communication with the radiation ports are disposed in the needle body for transmitting backscattered radiation to a light detector or sensor for spectrophotometric analysis. The needle assembly may include barbs for anchoring the device in place.