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Optical fibre with a functionalised exploration end

US11497384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2018
Grant dateNov 15, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B23/26
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fibre having a functionalised distal exploration end including a sheath, and a ferrule rigidly connected to the sheath at the distal exploration end, characterised in that the distal exploration end has a functionalised head which is removably attached on the ferrule. Also, a method of assembling the optical fibre.

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