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SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR OPTICAL IMAGING OF LUMINAL ANATOMIC STRUCTURES

  • US 20090131801A1
  • Filed: 10/13/2008
  • Published: 05/21/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for obtaining data for at least one portion within at least one luminal or hollow sample, comprising:

  • a first optical arrangement configured to transceive at least one electromagnetic radiation to and from the at least one portion;

    a second arrangement at least partially enclosing the first arrangement;

    at least one third arrangement which is configured to be actuated so as to expand, at least in part, beyond a periphery of the second arrangement, wherein the at least one third arrangement is structured to facilitate at least one of a fluid flow or a gas flow therethrough; and

    a fourth arrangement which is structured to at least one of (i) actuate a particular number of the at least one third arrangement or (ii) adjust a distance between at least two outer portions of the at least one third arrangement.

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