Laser scalpel
CA 1203579 A · Owner: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. · Inventors: Sunago, Katsuyoshi; Takenaka, Shinya
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Abstract of the Disclosure: A laser scalpel in which optical fiber is used as the optical wave guide and the optical fiber is guided from a laser main body housing a laser source therein to the areas to be irradiated along a shore means provided on the laser main body is disclosed. The optical fiber is provided with a hand piece on the exterior of the forward end portion. The hand piece is so constructed that it facilitates the directing of the forward end of the fiber toward the areas to be irradiated. A supporting wire means is provided along the shore means so as to be axially movable. The forward end of the wire means is connected to the hand piece and the rear end of the wire means is …
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- Granted April 22, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 22, 2003.
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