Patent ID: 8401610
Filing Date: 2013-03-19
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of making an optical imaging device, comprising the steps of: a. providing a body having a central longitudinal lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the body; b. disposing at least one optical conduit within the central longitudinal lumen of the body; c. disposing a rotating reflecting element at a distal end of the body in optical communication with the at least one optical conduit, the rotating reflecting element being coupled to a light drive apparatus including a thermal gradient in optical communication with at least one optical conduit; d. positioning a gradient index lens proximal to the rotating reflecting element and in optical communication between at least one optical conduit and the rotating reflecting element; and e. wherein the light drive apparatus further comprises mounting a plurality of vane members on a central rotary axle, wherein each of the vane members having a first energy absorbing surface and a second energy reflecting surface, wherein the light drive apparatus is made by the steps of: