Anchor for sensor implanted in a bodily lumen
First Claim
1. An anchor for a sensor in a bodily lumen, comprising:
- at least one support leg having a first end and a second end; and
a surface for receiving the sensor;
a sensor support coupled to the support leg, wherein the sensor support is disposed at the first end of the support leg such that the sensor is positioned about in the center of the lumen.
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Abstract
A device and method for centrally positioning a sensor in a bodily lumen. A sensor support is coupled to an anchor that is inserted into a bodily lumen. The anchor is then secured within the bodily lumen, in one embodiment, by attaching the support legs of the anchor to the bodily lumen. The support legs of the anchor have protrusions to attach to the walls of the bodily lumen. The sensor is positioned at the center of the lumen to more accurately measure the physiological properties and biochemical parameters of the lumen. The anchor may be inserted during an intervention procedure or during a special insertion procedure. The sensor may be remotely interrogated exterior to the bodily lumen periodically or continuously. Furthermore, the sensor may be provided with a protective coating to protect it from damage during insertion.
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57 Claims
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1. An anchor for a sensor in a bodily lumen, comprising:
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at least one support leg having a first end and a second end; and
a surface for receiving the sensor;
a sensor support coupled to the support leg, wherein the sensor support is disposed at the first end of the support leg such that the sensor is positioned about in the center of the lumen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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12. An anchor for a sensor in a bodily lumen, comprising:
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a plurality of first support legs, each having a first end and a second end;
a plurality of second support legs, each having a proximal end and a distal end;
a surface for receiving the sensor; and
a sensor support coupled to the first support legs and the second support legs, wherein the sensor support is disposed at the first end of at least one support leg, and the proximal end of at least a second support leg, such that the sensor is positioned about in the center of the lumen.
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22. A method for attaching a sensor in a bodily lumen, comprising:
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inserting into the lumen an anchor of the type having at least one support leg coupled to a sensor support wherein the sensor is disposed in the sensor support; and
securing the anchor within the lumen, such that the sensor is positioned about in the center of the lumen. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A method for attaching a sensor in a bodily lumen, comprising:
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inserting into the lumen an anchor of the type having a plurality of first support legs, each having a first end and a second end;
a plurality of second support legs, each having a proximal end and a distal end;
a surface for receiving the sensor; and
a sensor support coupled to the first support legs and the second support legs, wherein the sensor support is disposed at the first end of at least one support leg, and the proximal end of at least a second support leg, such that the sensor is positioned in the center of the lumen; and
securing the anchor within the lumen, such that the sensor is positioned about in the center of the lumen. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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38. An anchor for a sensor in a bodily lumen, comprising:
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at least one support leg having a first end and a second end; and
a sensor support coupled to the support leg, wherein the sensor support is disposed about the first end of the support leg such that the sensor is positioned about in the center of the lumen, and the sensor support is independent of any other fixation device in the lumen.
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50. A method for attaching a sensor in a bodily lumen, comprising:
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inserting into the lumen an anchor of the type having at least one support leg having a first end and a second end, and a sensor support coupled to the support leg, wherein the sensor support is disposed about the first end of the support leg such that the sensor is positioned about in the center of the lumen, and the sensor support is independent of any other fixation device in the lumen; and
securing the anchor within the lumen, such that the sensor is positioned about in the center of the lumen. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57)
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