Patent ID: 7866897

Claim:
A system for coupling at least one fiber optic device to a laser, comprising: at least one fiber coupler device including: a body which defines at least one coupling chamber that is formed from one or more openings in the body, that is configured to effectuate improved cooling of the body, and that is sized to receive at least one fiber optic device therein, at least one light stripping element positioned within the coupling chamber, the light stripping element comprising a material body including an index of refraction greater than an index of refraction of a cladding of the fiber optic device, the light stripping element configured to be disposed about the at least one fiber optic device and outcouple light from the cladding of the fiber optic device, and an alignment ferrule coupled to the body, the alignment ferrule including an alignment region configured to secure an end surface of the at least one fiber optic device; and a housing assembly which is configured to dissipate heat, which is coupled to the body of the at least one fiber coupler device with the housing disposed over the one or more openings of the body and the body of the fiber coupler device positioned within a passage of the housing assembly and which is configured to couple the at least one fiber coupler device to an output of a laser.