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Hermetically sealed optical fibers

US5000541A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1989
Grant dateMar 19, 1991
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C25/1062
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hermetically coated optical fiber is produced by contacting a hot fiber with an organic material such as acetylene. The heat of the fiber causes decomposition and results in a hermetic, carbonaceous coating. This coating is essentially impermeable to both water and hydrogen.

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