Inventors:
William James Evans - San Francisco CA
Thomas Henning - San Francisco CA
Kelly Cox - Ithaca NY
Victor C. Esch - Sunnyvale CA
Yefim Gelfond - San Ramon CA
Stephanos Papademetriou - Sunnyvale CA
Daren L. Stewart - Redwood City CA
Assignee:
Indigo, Medical, Inc. - Palo Alto CA
International Classification:
G02B 600
G02B 636
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.