Optical fiber tip diffuser and method of making the same

Details Optical fiber tip diffuser and method of making the same Optical fiber tip diffuser and method of making the same

2006-09-26

2006-09-26

Doan, Jennifer (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Input/output coupler

C385S015000, C385S031000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07113675

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber for use with a laser device including a source of light energy, as well as a method of making same, where the optical fiber has a proximal end in communication with the light source and a distal end positionable at a treatment site. The optical fiber includes: a core having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a distal face proximate the distal end of the optical fiber, a layer of cladding radially surrounding the core from the core proximal portion to a designated point adjacent the core distal portion; a sleeve radially surrounding the cladding layer composed essentially of a predetermined type of material; and, a tip diffuser positioned at the distal end of the optical fiber.

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