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Compact, high-efficiency, high-power solid state light source using a single solid state light-emitting device

US7229201B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2004
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B1/07
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A compact, high-efficiency, high-power, solid state light source, comprising a high-power solid state light-emitting device, a light guide having a proximal light-receiving end proximate the light-emitting device and a distal light-transmitting end spaced farther from the light-emitting device, and a mechanical light guide fixing device coupled to the light guide near its proximal end, to hold the proximal end of the light guide in position near the light-emitting device.

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