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Distribution optical fiber tap

US4889403A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1987
Grant dateDec 26, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4285
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fiber read or write tap includes a substrate having a substantially flat upper surface on which two separated grooves are formed, a light element being disposed in the second groove so as to be capable of coupling light with a bent portion of an optical fiber disposed in the first groove.

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