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Optical fibers formed by rolling process

US4925599A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1986
Grant dateMay 15, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B2201/84
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Optical fibers formed by rolling crystals of infrared transmissive material, such as potassium chloride, have been made into a smooth optical fiber by rolling between smooth grooved rolls (16) and (20) in a heated, atmosphere controlled environment. The Government of the United States of America has rights in this invention pursuant to Contract Number N00014-79-0-0691 awarded by the Department of Defense.

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