SYSTEMS AND METHODS UTILIZING SHAPE SENSING FIBERS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20130030363A1
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13314054

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Systems and methods that utilize shape sensing fibers are described herein. In certain variations, a fiber may include a service loop or other length that allows for sliding or displacing of a fiber within the lumen of an elongate instrument when the distal portion of the elongate instrument is articulated. Systems and methods for registering a shape sensing fiber, including registration fixtures and registration techniques are also described herein.

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HANSEN MEDICAL INC800 E MIDDLEFIELD ROAD MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hsu, Jason J San Jose, US 16 1004
Macnamara, Francis Mountain View, US 32 5026
Reis, Gene San Jose, US 22 6936
Schlesinger, Randall L San Mateo, US 83 13074
Tanner, Neal A Mountain View, US 67 17044
WONG, Serena H Menlo Park, US 47 3376

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