Medical and surgical laser probe I
Patent 4693244 Issued on September 15, 1987. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 17, 2006. 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.
November 17, 2006. 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 References 3123066 3467098 3528424 3622743 3821510 3834391 3865113 3865114 3906395 Erbium laser ceilometer InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/931935 filed on 11/17/1986US Classes:606/16, With optical fiber606/17, With beam shaping or redirecting (e.g., lens)607/93, Light pipe applicatorD24/144Electrosurgical (e.g., electrolysis type, cauterizer, etc.) (29)ExaminersPrimary: Howell, Kyle L.Assistant: Hindenburg, Max Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61B 18/22 (20060101)A61B 18/20 (20060101) B23K 26/06 (20060101) G02B 6/42 (20060101) AbstractA medical and surgical laser probe comprised of a quartz optical fiber and a laser rod member optically connected thereto which is made of an artificial saphire and has a tapered portion so as to emit the incident laser beam from the tip end of the rod member without leaking it out from the tapered face. With this laser probe, laser irradiation in contact with the tissue is enabled and any desired medical and surgical treatment such as incision, coagulation, hemostasis can be attained effectively.Other References
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