Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1985-06-04
1987-09-15
Sikes, William L.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
350 9610, 350 9615, 350 9618, 350 9620, 1283031, 128395, 128397, 362 32, 1562722, 1562728, G02B 600, A61B 1736, F21V 704, B32B 3100
Patent
active
046935568
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses an optical radiating apparatus constructed on one end of a light-conducting optical fiber such that, upon encountering this radiator, light is caused to leave the fiber and radiate in a spherical pattern with respect to the end of the fiber. This optical radiator is constructed such that the pattern of radiated light is nearly uniform in intensity in a spherical pattern, without areas of light intensity significantly different from the average distribution around the surface of a sphere. The present invention also discloses a method to manufacture the above-described light radiating apparatus, ensuring uniformity of light intensity and the ability to transmit relatively intense light without developing regions of optical, thermal or mechanical damage.
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Healy Brian M.
Laser Therapeutics, Inc.
Sikes William L.
Wolken, Jr. George
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