Light diffusing tip
US7609927B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/0603
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A light diffusing tip is provided. The light diffusing tip comprises a housing and a monolithic light scattering medium disposed within the housing. The monolithic light scattering medium comprises a first scattering region at a first position, the scattering region having a first scattering property and a second scattering region at a second position, the second scattering region having a second scattering property different from the first scattering property, wherein the first scattering region and the second scattering region are coextensive along a substantial portion of a length of the housing. A light diffusing applicator also is provided. The light diffusing applicator comprises at least one optical waveguide, a first termination coupled to a first end of the at least one optical waveguide, the first termination to couple to a light source and a light diffusing tip coupled to a second end of the at least one optical waveguide.
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