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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2011
Ying Sutherland, Glasgow, GB;
Fraser William Havern Sutherland, Glasgow, GB;
John Targell, Kilmarnock, GB;
Ying Sutherland, Glasgow, GB;
Fraser William Havern Sutherland, Glasgow, GB;
John Targell, Kilmarnock, GB;
CardioPrecision Ltd, Glasglow, GB;
Abstract
An optical switch () includes a light input (), a plurality of light outputs () and at least one light pathway movable from a first position where a light communication path is formed between a light input () and a first light output () and a second position where a light communication path is formed between the light input and a plurality of light outputs. Multiple light pathways are configured within the switch and selectable by rotation of a switch housing part enabling sequential selection of light communication paths. The switch can be used on a surgical device to control illumination of the surgical field during a procedure.