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Multi-fiber plug for a laser catheter

US4967745A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 1988
Grant dateNov 6, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3598
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A molded fiber-optic plug for retaining optical fibers in a fixed position within a laser catheter is disclosed in which an optically polished tubular moldable plug body is used to secure a plurality of optical fibers within a laser catheter.

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