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Optical deflector, process for producing the same, and blade for use in production of optical deflector

US5999670A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 1997
Grant dateDec 7, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/12104
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical waveguide of an optical deflector comprising a planar optical waveguide or an optical fiber type optical waveguide is cut while perpendicularly pressing a blade having a blade tip with an angle of inclination against the optical waveguide at a desired location thereof to form an oblique end face serviceable as an oblique end face mirror.

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