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Method for making fluid optical switches

US5852689A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 1997
Grant dateDec 22, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3576
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The method builds upon the highly repeatable properties of commercial optical fiber, and using commercial fiber for the waveguides in a fabric of optical switches. The method describes assembly of the fabric, locating the intersections, and a structure for placing the mating resistor.

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