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Laser probe tip assembly

US8470118B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AMS Research Corporation · US

Inventors

Wen-Jui Ray Chia · Sunnyvale, US
Ming Ko · New Taipei, TW

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 15, 2011
Grant date	Jun 25, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 23, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2018/2277
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a method of assembling a laser probe tip, an optical fiber comprising an optical fiber core and silica glass cladding surrounding the core is provided. A fiber cap formed of silica glass is also provided. Silicone oil is applied to a surface of the cladding at a distal end of the optical fiber or an interior surface of the fiber cap. The distal end of the optical fiber is inserted into the interior cavity of the fiber cap. The silicone oil is then converted into silica glass, which bonds the fiber cap to the optical fiber.

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