Micro-optic adapters and tips for surgical illumination fibers
AssigneeInvuity, Inc.
InventorsAlex Vayser, Kenneth B. Trauner
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Abstract
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.
Claims16
A surgical illumination system, said system comprising:
- an optical fiber;
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- an optical tip having a bore, wherein the optical fiber is disposed in the bore, and wherein the optical tip further comprises an output zone having a plurality of microstructures for directing light away from the optical tip to a surgical field, and
- wherein the plurality of microstructures comprise a plurality of prisms, the prisms configured to refract the light passing therethrough.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.