Miniature window
US4669818A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2233
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Fiber optic window (22) has a convergent sealing surface (28), and is pressed into the tapered open end bore of nontoxic sheath (12) which contains toxic fiber optic guide (10) for sealing the sheath. Malleable deformation of the sheath (12) provides hermetic sealing on surface (28). Swaged end of lip portion (36) retains window in place.
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