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Optical transmission device

US5097525A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 1990
Grant dateMar 17, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2218/005
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical transmission device comprising a body, a tapered surface disposed in the body, and means for attaching an optical transmission means to the body. In the preferred embodiment, the optical transmission means is a hollow waveguide. The tapered surface has an inlet aperture for receiving radiation and an outlet aperture. The diameter of the outlet aperture of the tapered surface is smaller than the inner diameter of the hollow waveguide.

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