Couplers for optical fibers
US6416234B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/29388
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Manufacturing couplers for optical fibers having thin precision dimensions for precision alignment and low-loss coupling of optical fiber segments. The couplers can be formed by depositing material on a precision mandrel, removing the mandrel, and then further machining the couplers if necessary. Design variations include simple sleeves and sleeves having ends that are flanged outward so that the ends taper to the correct diameter.
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