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Fiber array alignment

US6829419B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2002
Grant dateDec 7, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/262
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of aligning fibers on a substrate includes placing a grooved substrate on a base next to an opening formed through a top surface of the base, flowing air through the opening to draw the plurality of fibers down towards the top surface of the substrate or base, placing a set of fibers to extend over the substrate or base and over the opening and bonding the plurality of fibers to the substrate.

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