发明名称 |
Light-diffusing device for an optical fiber, methods of producing and using same, and apparatus for diffusing light from an optical fiber |
摘要 |
A diffusing tip is provided for diffusing light from a light-emitting end of an optical fiber in a radial distribution pattern relative to the axis of the tip and along a length of the tip. The tip has an inner core and an outer covering which define a light guide. The outer covering is modified on its interior surface adjacent to the core such that light transmitted down the light guide is removed from the core upon encountering a surface modification on the interior surface. The light so removed is transmitted to the outer surface along the length of the tip, where it can be used to irradiate a selected object or material. The diffusing tip preferably provides light in a substantially uniform intensity distribution for the substantially uniform irradiation of a selected object or material.
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申请公布号 |
US5754717(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1998.05.19 |
申请号 |
US19970813255 |
申请日期 |
1997.03.07 |
申请人 |
INDIGO MEDICAL, INCORPORATED |
发明人 |
ESCH, VICTOR C. |
分类号 |
G02B6/00;A61B18/22;F21V8/00;G02B6/02;G02B6/24;(IPC1-7):G02B6/26 |
主分类号 |
G02B6/00 |
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