MR. THOMAS RAYMOND WEBER, PA-C
Medical Practice in Albuquerque, NM

License number

New Mexico PA2006-0027

Professional information

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Thomas R Weber, Albuquerque NM

Specialties:

Physician Assistant (PA)

Address:

1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131
(505) 272-2610 (Phone)

Languages:

English

Method And Apparatus For Determining Fat Content Of Tissue

US Patent:

6285904, Sep 4, 2001

Filed:

Mar 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/536280

Inventors:

Thomas M. Weber - Albuquerque NM
Barry L. Spletzer - Albuquerque NM
Jon R. Bryan - Edgewood NM
Fred M. Dickey - Albuquerque NM
Richard N. Shagam - Albuquerque NM
Luc Gooris - Rancho Santa Margarita CA

Assignee:

Sandia Corporation - Albuquerque NM

International Classification:

A61B 600

US Classification:

600473

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for determining characteristics of tissue is disclosed. The method comprises supplying optical energy to a tissue and detecting at a plurality of locations consequent energy scattered by the tissue. Analysis of the scattered energy as taught herein provides information concerning the properties of the tissue, specifically information related to the fat and lean content and thickness of the tissue. The apparatus comprises a light source adapted to deliver optical energy to a tissue. A plurality of detectors can be mounted at different positions relative to the source to detect energy scattered by the tissue. A signal processor as taught herein can determine characteristics of the tissue from the signals from the detectors and locations of the detectors, specifically information related to the fat and lean content and thickness of the tissue.