An improved laser-energizable thermal probe system comprises a thermally conductive probe body having a curvoidal tip and a neck portion for receiving the distal portion of an optical fiber. Each spine of a plurality of spines is attached to the neck portion and extends proximally along the optical fiber...http://www.google.es/patents/US4978346?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US4978346 - Laser thermal probe
