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Low reflection lateral output fiber probe

US7680378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2007
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/6852
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method which integrates a mirror at the fiber tip to the fiber tip and uses a tilted flat at the exit plane to prevent astigmatism caused by the cylindrical curvature of the fiber wall and minimize reflection.

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