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Thomas C. Hutchens, Ph.D.
Thomas C. Hutchens, Ph.D.
Department of Physics & Optical Science
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[1] Nathaniel. M. Fried, Richard L. Blackmon, Pierce B. Irby, and Thomas C. Hutchens, “System for TFL lithotripsy, including endoscope with detachable and replaceable wave guide and method for use,” U.S. Patent 9,907,616, Application # 14/181,611. (2018/03/06)

[2] Nathaniel. M. Fried, Thomas C. Hutchens, Luke A. Hardy, William H. Nau, Eric R. Larson, Thomas W. Meiser, and Duane E. Kerr, “Reflectors for Optical-Based Vessel Sealing,” Pub. # US 2021/0038308 A1, Application # 17/080,012. (2021/02/11)

[3] Thomas C. Hutchens, Nathaniel. M. Fried, Nicholas C. Giglio, “Methods and systems for surfactant enhanced laser-induced vapor bubbles for use in laser lithotripsy,” Application # 17/922,148. (2022/10/28)

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