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2006-03-21

2006-03-21

Lee, John D. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Input/output coupler

C385S033000, C385S125000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07016566

ABSTRACT:
In a light delivery system comprising a lightguide coupled to an optical apparatus for delivering substantially uniform light to a predetermined plane within the apparatus, images of non-uniformities caused by imperfections at or near an outlet end of the lightguide are displaced away from the predetermined plane. The image displacement may be performed by a lens adjacent the end of the lightguide, or integral therewith, or by a suitably formed plug or end cap of a liquid lightguide.

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