Portable and sterilizable light source
US11406252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A portable, sterilizable light source unit for being coupled to an instrument is provided. The unit includes a sealed housing having an anodized coating and a port for receiving an end tip of a light guide of a separate instrument, a light source mounted within the sealed housing for directing light through the port, a battery mounted within the housing for powering the light source, a switch assembly mounted on the housing for controlling light output of the light source, and an O-ring in a compressed condition between the switch assembly and the housing providing a fluid-tight seal therebetween that prevents liquid intrusion into the housing during an immersion sterilization process.
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