Fiber-optics having improved moisture resistance are provided in which the fiber-optics have a layer of hydrophobic polymeric resin on end surfaces thereof. The fiber-optics are preferably manufactured by applying a layer of hydrophobic, anhydride-curable epoxy resin (24) onto end surfaces of the fiber-optic (22), and then heat curing the epoxy resin. Instruments such as dental handpieces which employ such fiber-optics are able to withstand a greater number of sterilization cycles.
申请公布号
DE19603886(A1)
申请公布日期
1996.08.22
申请号
DE19961003886
申请日期
1996.02.03
申请人
DEN-TAL-EZ, INC., (EINE GESELLSCHAFT N. D. GES. D. STAATES DELAWARE), AUDUBON, PA., US
发明人
GONSER, DONALD I., LANCASTER, PA., US;BRAAS, DALE R., LANCASTER, PA., US;BRENNER, TOD H., LANCASTER, PA., US