Fiber-optic protectant for heat sterilizable instruments
US5203696A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 1991 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C1/088
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The light transmissibility of a fiber-optic bundle such as contained in a medical/dental instrument is maintained by the application to the polished and ground end surfaces of the bundle of a thin, substantially-transparent, heat-resistant, hydrophobic compound such as a silicone oil or grease.
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