Light diffusing tip

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2008-07-08

2009-10-27

Font, Frank G (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber bundle

Imaging

C385S139000, C606S015000, C606S016000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07609927

ABSTRACT:
A light diffusing tip is provided. The light diffusing tip comprises a housing and a monolithic light scattering medium disposed within the housing. The monolithic light scattering medium comprises a first scattering region at a first position, the scattering region having a first scattering property and a second scattering region at a second position, the second scattering region having a second scattering property different from the first scattering property, wherein the first scattering region and the second scattering region are coextensive along a substantial portion of a length of the housing. A light diffusing applicator also is provided. The light diffusing applicator comprises at least one optical waveguide, a first termination coupled to a first end of the at least one optical waveguide, the first termination to couple to a light source and a light diffusing tip coupled to a second end of the at least one optical waveguide.

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