US4200110A
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Fiber optic pH probe
Assignee: Government of the United States of America
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Filing: 1977-11-28
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Granted: 1980-04-29
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Expires: 1997-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A fiber optic pH probe suitable to be implanted in tissue for physiological studies is disclosed. The probe includes an ion permeable membrane envelope which encloses the ends of a pair of optical fibers. A pH sensitive dye indicator composition is present within the envelope. The probe operates on the concept of optically detecting the change in color of a pH sensitive dye.
Inventors
- 👤 John I. Peterson
- 👤 Seth R. Goldstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/75; G01N21/77; G01N21/78; G01N21/80; A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/145; A61B5/14539; A61B5/1455; A61B5/1459; G01N21/7703; G01N31/00; G01N31/22; G01N31/221
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A fiber optic pH probe suitable to be implanted in tissue for physiological studies, comprising: an ion permeable membrane in the form of a hollow, elongated cylinder having a distal end and a proximal end, said membrane being sealed at the distal end thereof; a pair of optical fibers having distal and proximal ends located substantially parallel to each other and adjacent to each other at their distal ends, said fiber distal ends being located within the proximal end of said hollow membrane; pH sensitive color-changing dye-containing solid material located within said hollow membrane, said ion permeable membrane having pores of a size large enough to allow passage of hydrogen ions while being sufficiently small so as to preclude passage of the dye-containing material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A fiber optic pH probe suitable to be implanted in tissue for physiological studies, comprising: an ion permeable membrane in the form of a hollow, elongated cylinder having a distal end and a proximal end, said membrane being sealed at the distal end thereof; a pair of optical fibers having distal and proximal ends located substantially parallel to each other and adjacent to each other at their distal ends, said fiber distal ends being located within the proximal end of said hollow membrane; pH sensitive color-changing dye-containing solid material located within said hollow membrane, said ion permeable membrane having pores of a size large enough to allow passage of hydrogen ions while being sufficiently small so as to preclude passage of the dye-containing material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The probe of claim 1, further including a light source connected to the proximal end of one of said optical fibers and light sensor means connected to the proximal end of the other optical fiber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The probe of claim 1, wherein said dye-containing solid material comprises a hydrophilic copolymer of an acrylic based monomer and a dye.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The probe of claim 3, wherein said acrylic based monomer is selected from the group consisting of acrylamide, methyl methacrylate and hydroxymethyl methacrylate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The probe of claim 3, wherein said dye is selected from the group consisting of phenol red, rosolic acid, or brillant yellow (CI 24890).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The probe of claim 1, wherein said dye-containing solid material is present in the form of microbeads.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The probe of claim 1, wherein light scattering particles are incorporated with said dye-containing material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The probe of claim 7, wherein said light scattering particles comprise polystyrene microspheres.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-04-29 | 1983-10-29 | 1984-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-29 | 1987-10-29 | 1988-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-29 | 1991-10-29 | 1992-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |