Optical waveguides – Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-05
2010-10-05
Le, Uyen-Chau N (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
C385S116000, C385S126000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07809226
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for imaging using a double-clad fiber is described.
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Bouma Brett E.
Tearney Guillermo J.
Yelin Dvir
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Le Uyen-Chau N
Prince Kajli
The General Hospital Corporation
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