Patent ID: 6921920
Filing Date: 2005-07-26
Classification: A61B,F21K,F21V,F21W,F21Y,G02B,H01L

Abstract:
1. A solid-state light source for providing light to an endoscope, the solid-state light source comprising: a plurality of semiconductor light sources for emitting light, each, semiconductor light source having an encasement that includes an aperture; and an optical system having an optical element having a proximal end, the optical system having an input for receiving emitted light from the semiconductor light sources, the optical system having an output for receiving transmitting light front the optical element, the output configured to be received by the endoscope, the optical system and the semiconductor light sources in aggregate providing an illumination path; wherein each aperture receives an associated portion of the proximal end of the optical element and each associated portion is positioned to receive the light from the corresponding light emitting surface.