Micro-optic adapters and tips for surgical illumination fibers

摘要

A microstructure optical adapter or tip according to the present disclosure may incorporate precision micro structure optical components engaging the input or output end of light energy delivery devices for customized light delivery of the light energy. The incorporation of precision micro structure optical components in injection molded plastic or glass parts will allow for inexpensive modification of the output light while also serving to protect the end of the illumination device. The micro structure optical components may also be incorporated in an adapter to tailor the light energy to the subsequent device.

主权项

1. A tip for an optical fiber for illuminating a surgical field, said tip comprising: an optical cap having a recess aligned with an inner optical surface and an outer optical surface, the recess sized to directly frictionally engage the optical fiber, wherein the outer optical surface comprises a plurality of optical micro optical structures formed with the cap, wherein the cap and the plurality of micro optical structures are one-piece and have a cross-section formed from a single material.