Light source
US9427289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disposable light sources are disclosed herein. A device for connecting a fiber to a light source includes a light source, light director to focus light from the light source, the light director surrounding at least a portion of the light source, a power source providing energy to the light source, and a connector communicating light from the light source to a catheter.
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