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Coupling of optical fiber to optical waveguide device

US5150440A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 1991
Grant dateSep 22, 1992
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/30
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of coupling an optical fiber with an optical waveguide device at an elevated temperature, through a symmetrical opening, in the presence of a liquid photohardenable composition, in order to extend the operability of the coupling over a wide range of temperatures.

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