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Optical path with electrically conductive cladding

US6990280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2003
Grant dateJan 24, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/12176
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of forming an optical communication path includes forming an optical path for carrying optical communications. An electrically conductive cladding is formed along the optical path for carrying at least one of electrical power, control, and data along the optical path.

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