Connector and method for coupling an end of a light-transmitting conduit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5317485
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08072503

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A connector for coupling an end of a light-transmitting conduit comprises a pivotable socket for mounting adjacent an opening through which light from a light source passes and having a passage therethrough formed to allow an end of a light-transmitting conduit to be coupled to the socket. The connector also comprises a shutter piece extending from the socket so as substantially to block light passing through the opening from entering the passage when the socket is in a first position, and substantially to expose the opening to allow light passing through the opening to enter the passage and pass into the conduit when the socket is in a second position.

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VISTA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC5451 AVENIDA ENCINAS SUITE A CARLSBAD CA 92008

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Merjanian, John-Michael Burlington, MA 2 33

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