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Apparatus for over-cladding large diameter optical fiber pre-form using the same

US6729163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2000
Grant dateMay 4, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P40/57
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a high efficiency burner and an apparatus for over-cladding an optical fiber pre-form using the same. The high efficiency burner heating an optical fiber pre-form includes burner covers, burner bodies arranged between the burner covers, and fuel dischargers arranged in at least two rows between the burner bodies, and divided by a partition, respectively.

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