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Method of fabricating an optical fiber with microstructures

US6895155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2003
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B2203/42
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An optical fiber with microstructures comprises a plurality of capillary tubes disposed around a central rod and including a self-cleaning layer including molecules able to react with hydroxyl molecules to produce volatile gaseous substances.

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