Multiport illuminator for macro-fibers
CA 2223477 C · Owner: Forkner, John F. · Inventors: Rykowski, Ronald F.; Riser, Andrew P.; Forkner, John F.
Overview
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The inventive system, which is used in transmitting illumination from a central source to a variety of remote locations efficiently couples the light , originating from an arc lamp or similar source, into a multiplicity of flexible macroscopic fibers. The combination of the several elements of the inventive system results in a very efficient transfer of the energy of the light source to the fibers. The system also provides a very flexible mechanical means for distributing the energy to the fibers and to the remote locations at which the light is used.
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- Filed May 31, 1996 and granted September 19, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 31, 2016.
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