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Microwave fiber coating apparatus

US5442160A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 1992
Grant dateAug 15, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/667
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for heating a fiber using microwave energy. The apparatus has a source of microwave energy feeding and applicator. The applicator is configured to concentrate the microwave energy on a chamber holding a fiber. Fibers made or coated using chemical vapor deposition in the apparatus are also disclosed.

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