Optical catheter with double-clad fiber
US6904199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/02042
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A double-clad fiber extends along an axis of a catheter. The fiber has a core and an annular cladding surrounding the core. A lens assembly has a first sub-aperture in optical communication with the core and a second sub-aperture in optical communication with the annular cladding.
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