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Optical apparatus and method for coupling output light from a light source to an optical waveguide

US6921214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2002
Grant dateJul 26, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4249
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical apparatus and method for coupling output light from a light source to an optical waveguide utilizes an optical turning element with integrated lenses to reduce the difficulty of precisely aligning multiple components of the optical apparatus.

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