Fiber optic light delivery apparatus and medical instrument utilizing same
Patent 4273109 Issued on June 16, 1981. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 16, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 16, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 05/916383 filed on 06/16/1978US Classes:600/175, Distal optical attachment219/121.6, Using laser219/121.75, With lens385/77, At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face600/177, For improved illumination606/15, With optical fiber606/16With optical fiberExaminersPrimary: Michell, Robert W.Assistant: Rose, Arthur S. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61B 18/20 (20060101)A61B 18/24 (20060101) G02B 6/32 (20060101) G02B 6/38 (20060101) G02B 6/42 (20060101) A61N 5/06 (20060101) A61B 18/22 (20060101) AbstractDisclosed is a fiber optic fiber transmission line which transmits light a distance from its source and is terminated, at its light delivery end, by a second fiber optic fiber of a larger diameter than the first fiber. An interlocking connector keeps the first and second fiber in positive contact in an efficient light energy transmission relationship. A plurality of second fibers form a set of tips for use in causing light convergence or divergence at the transmission line output. | |
