Fiber optic coupler
US4755037A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S359/90
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic coupler is provided having first and second optical fibers fused together along a predetermined length having fused tapered ends for the input and output of optical energy and a constant diameter section therebetween to facilitate coupling of optical energy between the first and second optical fibers. The constant diameter section provides a higher efficient coupling action and a stronger, more rugged coupler.
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