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.
Claims17
A method for illuminating a work area, said method comprising:
- providing an optical fiber, and an optical tip having a bore and an output zone with a plurality of microstructures comprising a plurality of prisms, the prisms configured to refract light passing therethrough and direct the light away from the optical tip, wherein the optical tip has an inner optical surface and an outer optical surface, and wherein the plurality of microstructures are disposed on the outer optical surface and the inner optical surface;
- disposing the optical fiber in the bore;
- passing the light from the optical fiber through the optical tip;
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- directing the light through the output zone and away from the optical tip toward the work area.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.