SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL ILLUMINATION IN A SPECULUM TIP

A speculum operable to be disposed within an ear of a subject may include a housing. The housing may include a light conducting element. A transmitted optical illumination may be conducted by total internal reflection via the light conducting element. The housing may include a lumen. The housing may...

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Main Authors Rush, David W, Bratt, Nicholas E, Alleman, Anthony J, Mayer, Brent Christopher
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 18.01.2024
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A speculum operable to be disposed within an ear of a subject may include a housing. The housing may include a light conducting element. A transmitted optical illumination may be conducted by total internal reflection via the light conducting element. The housing may include a lumen. The housing may be configured to allow a reflected optical illumination to propagate through the lumen. The speculum may include one or more coupling portions which couple the transmitted optical illumination from a light source to the light conducting element. The one or more coupling portions may be shaped as a conic section.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202318476263