Methods of connecting an optical fiber and methods of providing
radiation from an optical fiber
    5.
    发明授权
    Methods of connecting an optical fiber and methods of providing radiation from an optical fiber 失效
    连接光纤的方法和提供来自光纤的辐射的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5875275A

    公开(公告)日:1999-02-23

    申请号:US979387

    申请日:1997-11-26

    CPC classification number: G02B6/4292 G02B6/3869 G02B6/4296 G02B2006/4297

    Abstract: A fiber optic radiation transmission system is provided in which an optical fiber and a radiation source are connected to establish optical communication therebetween. Additionally, a connecting system is provided for connecting an optical fiber and a radiation source such that optical communication is established therebetween. The systems include a connector which carries the optical fiber therein. The connector is extendable within the system toward the radiation source to bring the optical fiber into optical communication with the radiation source. More particularly, the systems are configured in such a way that when the connector is extended sufficiently within the system, it seats the optical fiber relative to the radiation source under bias, thereby establishing a reliable optical connection. Once the optical connection is thus established, the connector engages a connection port associated with the radiation source to secure the system in a fully connected configuration appropriate for use. Thus, in a method of using such a system, the user simply extends the connector until the connector engages the connection port. The present invention thus provides efficient and reliable systems in which optical communication is established between an optical fiber and a radiation source.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种光纤辐射传输系统,其中光纤和辐射源被连接以在它们之间建立光通信。 此外,提供连接系统以连接光纤和辐射源,使得它们之间建立光通信。 该系统包括在其中承载光纤的连接器。 连接器可在系统内朝向辐射源延伸以使光纤与辐射源成光学通信。 更具体地,系统被配置成使得当连接器在系统内充分地延伸时,其在偏压下相对于辐射源来放置光纤,从而建立可靠的光学连接。 一旦建立了光学连接,则连接器接合与辐射源相关联的连接端口,以将系统固定成适合使用的完全连接的构造。 因此,在使用这种系统的方法中,用户简单地延伸连接器,直到连接器接合连接端口。 因此,本发明提供了在光纤和辐射源之间建立光通信的有效和可靠的系统。

    System and method for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia
    9.
    发明申请
    System and method for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia 审中-公开
    治疗良性前列腺增生的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080154344A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-26

    申请号:US11645144

    申请日:2006-12-22

    Abstract: A method for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia using a laser is provided. The method includes emitting, in proximity to prostatic tissue, laser light at a wavelength that is controlled to be within at least one of (i) a range between about 1275 nm and about 1475 nm or (ii) a range between about 1830 nm and about 2010 nm. The wavelength is selected to have a higher absorption by water than laser light at a wavelength of 830 nm and a lower absorption by hemoglobin than laser light at the wavelength of 830 nm. Emission of the laser light is controlled such that the prostatic tissue is heated to a temperature of less than about 100° C. to coagulate the prostatic tissue.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用激光治疗良性前列腺增生的方法。 该方法包括在前列腺组织附近发射被控制在(i)约1275nm和约1475nm之间的范围中的至少一个之间的波长的激光,或(ii)约1830nm和 约2010 nm。 波长选择为具有比830nm波长的激光更高的水吸收,并且与波长830nm的激光相比,通过血红蛋白具有较低的吸收。 控制激光的发射,使得前列腺组织被加热到小于约100℃的温度以凝固前列腺组织。

    Light-based dermal enhancing apparatus and methods of use
    10.
    发明申请
    Light-based dermal enhancing apparatus and methods of use 审中-公开
    光性皮肤增强装置及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070217199A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-20

    申请号:US11549524

    申请日:2006-10-13

    Abstract: Embodiments are described for a light-based dermal enhancing apparatus and methods of use. In general, the dermal enhancing apparatus includes elongated housing having opposite top and bottom ends. The housing has a translucent outer shell that defines a translucent window at the top end of the housing that is capable of permitting passage of light therethrough from one or more treatment light emitting diodes (LEDs) located in the housing. The housing may also include an inner shell that provides an interior cavity in which the interior components of the dermal enhancing apparatus are located. In addition to the treatment LEDs, a tube with a reflective lumen is located in the housing to afford a passage between the window and the LEDs. In some embodiments, the outer shell may have an elongated indicator guide that extends from the translucent window towards the bottom end of the housing so that refracted light from the light passing through the window illuminates the indicator guide.

    Abstract translation: 对于基于光的皮肤增强装置和使用方法描述了实施例。 通常,皮肤增强装置包括具有相对的顶端和底端的细长壳体。 壳体具有半透明外壳,其在壳体的顶端处限定出透光窗口,其能够允许光从位于壳体中的一个或多个处理发光二极管(LED)通过。 壳体还可以包括内壳,其提供皮肤增强装置的内部部件所在的内腔。 除了处理LED之外,具有反射内腔的管被设置在壳体中以提供窗口和LED之间的通道。 在一些实施例中,外壳可以具有从半透明窗向壳体的底端延伸的细长指示器引导件,使得来自穿过窗口的光的折射光照亮指示器引导件。

Patent Agency Ranking