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Wide-angle endoilluminator

US11369452B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ALCON INC. · CH

Inventors

Gerald David Bacher · Carlsbad, US
Omeed Paydar · Irvine, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 19, 2021
Grant date	Jun 28, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 19, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/306
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Certain embodiments describe an endoilluminator comprising a probe housing an optical fiber. The probe comprises a distal end with an opening through which a first light from a distal end of the optical fiber is configured to be propagated. The probe comprises one or more side openings through which a second light from one or more sides of the optical fiber is configured to be propagated. The endoilluminator also comprises a handpiece coupled to a light source and the proximal end of the probe, wherein the light source is configured to drive light into the optical fiber.

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