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Method and apparatus for minimizing spectral interference due to within and between sample variations during in-situ spectral sampling of tissue

  • US 6,839,584 B2
  • Filed: 09/17/2001
  • Issued: 01/04/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An interlace module for limiting sampling variation during in-situ spectral sampling at a tissue measurement site on an arm of a live subject, comprising:

  • a base having a top surface, a bottom surface and opposing ends, said base defining an aperture that communicates from said bottom surface to said top surface;

    an elbow support, said elbow support replaceably attached to said top surface at a first of said opposing ends;

    a wrist support said wrist support replaceably attached to said top surface toward a second of said opposing ends; and

    a hand support, said hand support slideably attached to said base at said second of said opposing ends and protruding from said opposing end;

    said interface module configured to receive said arm so that said arm is supported in a comfortable position and reproducibly positioned in relation to a fiber optic probe;

    wherein said supports limit contact of said arm with said interface module to distinct registration points; and

    wherein said interface module is customizable to individual subjects.

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