Production method for objects with radially-varying properties
US6267915A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C48/05
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a continuous process of producing an object with radially-varying material properties. These objects can be cylindrical forms made from polymeric materials. This process requires a novel device. The device can be used to produce high bandwidth gradient-index plastic optical fiber (GRIN-POF). This fiber is highly advantageous for use in high speed local area networks (LANs) as well as other short-range optical communication applications. The device can also be used to produce GRIN lenses which can be used in the focusing and transmission of images.
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