Cap assembly and optical fiber cooling process
US6789400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B2205/57
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cap assembly for collecting cooling gas from a coolant chamber tube is disclosed. The cap assembly having connecting means and outlet means extending from its side walls being generally shaped and sized for detachable mounting on the body of the cooling gas chamber tube. The cap assembly is also employed in a hot optical fiber process which is being cooled by helium.
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