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Fiber optic polisher

US5184433A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 1990
Grant dateFeb 9, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3863
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus of polishing the end of an optical fiber that produces relative lateral movement between the end of the fiber and an abrasive surface while changing the angle of attack of the relative movement at a rate greater than about 10,000 arc degrees per second.

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