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System and method for manufacturing optical fiber

US11312650B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2018
Grant dateApr 26, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B2205/82
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system for precoating a preform for drawing optical fiber including a diameter sensor to determine a diameter of pulled optical fiber, a cooling system to cool the optical fiber once it is pulled from a furnace, a coating system to apply a coating to the optical fiber once it has cooled and an ultra-violet lamp to cure the coating.

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