Methods and apparatuses for UV curing of optical fiber coatings
US12006253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03C2217/734
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An optical fiber curing component includes a first tube comprising a first body defining a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, the first tube defining a first aperture and a second aperture on opposite ends of a first cavity, wherein the first tube defines a central axis extending through the first cavity; light sources coupled to the first body of the first tube and configured to emit light toward the central axis of the first tube, wherein each of the light sources intersect a common plane defined perpendicular to the central axis of the first tube; a silica glass article, having an anti-reflective coating, disposed between each of the plurality of light sources and the central axis of the first tube; and a reflective coating positioned on the interior surface of the first body and configured to reflect the light toward the central axis of the first tube.
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