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Devices based on fibers engaged to substrates with grooves

US6490391B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2001
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3692
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Fiber optical devices formed on substrates fabricated with grooves that operate based on evanescent optical coupling through a side-polished fiber surface in each fiber involved.

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