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Optical fiber adhesive joint tube

US4746189A · kind A · utility

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26Claims
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Filing dateOct 16, 1985
Grant dateMay 24, 1988
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3803
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An article suitable for use in the adhesive joining of two optical fibers with low light loss comprises a tubular container an inner surface of which is coated with a release agent and/or is composed of an inherently releasing material, which is larger in cross-section at the ends than at a central region, the smaller central region being where the ends of the fibers are joined.

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