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Apparatus and method for embedding optical fibers in metal

US5283852A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 1992
Grant dateFeb 1, 1994
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4486
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical fibers are embedded in metal structures and components by using a pair of stress-relieving tubes at the air-metal interface of the optical fiber.

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