Medical light source and method

Details Medical light source and method Medical light source and method

2008-12-03

2009-10-27

Kianni, K. Cyrus (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector

C385S053000, C385S058000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07607839

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for securing a light guide to a light source. The light guide has an end termination having a predetermined size and the light source has an opening with an axis for receiving the end termination. The opening is adaptable to receive and grip light guides of different sizes. In one aspect of the invention, an actuator is operable to expand and shrink the opening. In another aspect of the invention, one or more shields are provided to block light from exiting the light source except when a light guide is connected to the light source.

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