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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 08, 2004
Thomas B. Blank, Chandler, AZ (US);
George Acosta, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Mutua Mattu, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Marcy Makarewicz, Chandler, AZ (US);
Stephen L. Monfre, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Alexander D. Lorenz, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Timothy L. Ruchti, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Kevin H. Hazen, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Donovan D. Berry, Tempe, AZ (US);
Roxanne E. Abul-haj, Mesa, AZ (US);
Thomas B. Blank, Chandler, AZ (US);
George Acosta, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Mutua Mattu, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Marcy Makarewicz, Chandler, AZ (US);
Stephen L. Monfre, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Alexander D. Lorenz, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Timothy L. Ruchti, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Kevin H. Hazen, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Donovan D. Berry, Tempe, AZ (US);
Roxanne E. Abul-Haj, Mesa, AZ (US);
Sensys Medical, Inc., Chandler, AZ (US);
Abstract
An optical sampling interface system is disclosed that minimizes and compensates for errors that result from sampling variations and measurement site state fluctuations. Embodiments of the invention use a guide that does at least one of, induce the formation of a tissue meniscus, minimize interference due to surface irregularities, control variation in the volume of tissue sampled, use a two-part guide system, use a guide that controls rotation of a sample probe and allows z-axis movement of the probe, use a separate base module and sample module in conjunction with a guide, and use a guide that controls rotation. Optional components include an occlusive element and a coupling fluid.