Light cable cap and method of using the same
US12161304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/262
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device reduces the risk of operating room fires caused by light sources by shielding the illuminated light cable from directly interacting with surgical drapes or patient skin. The device includes a silicone housing that mates circumferentially over existing endoscopic light cables and a thermal insulator can be positioned over the light emitting tip of the cable.
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