Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Input/output coupler
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-08
2008-04-08
Pak, Sung (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Input/output coupler
C385S012000, C385S043000, C606S015000, C606S016000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11094084
ABSTRACT:
The invention described here is an improved fiber optic probe. The tip of the probe is made from a transparent fill material that is connected to the end of a conventional optical fiber. The optical fiber is tapered, the fill material is connected thereto, and typically extends outwardly from the fiber as though it is a continuous part of the fiber. The outer diameter of the fill material is preferably essentially the same as the optical fiber. The fill material may contain light-scattering elements that disperse light as it exits the fiber.
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Dobrusin & Thennisch PC
Ondine International Ltd
Pak Sung
Petkovsek Daniel J
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