Wavelength converting illumination probe

US8488930B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Alcon Research, Ltd. · US

Inventors

• Michael J. Papac · Tustin, US
• Ronald T. Smith · Irvine, US
• Michael J. Yadlowsky · Sunnyvale, US
• Michael M. Martin · Los Angeles, US
• Christopher Horvath · Irvine, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 9, 2010
• Grant date: Jul 16, 2013
• Expiry date: Dec 9, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F9/00
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Disclosed is an exemplary wavelength converting illumination probe having an illumination probe that can be selectively connected to a light source configured to generate light at a first wavelength range. The illumination probe including a lumen defining an aperture in a distal end of the illumination probe for emitting light. The wavelength converting illumination probe further including a wavelength converting element disposed within the lumen of the illumination probe. The wavelength converting element operable for receiving light from the light source at the first wavelength range, and converting the light to a second wavelength range.