Multiple feed applicator assembly for coating optical fibers
US6991679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S118/18
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for applying a primary coating and a secondary coating to an optical fiber is disclosed. The apparatus includes at least one pressurized source of primary coating, a first primary reservoir for applying a first layer of the primary coating to the optical fiber, a first primary die including a first primary land configured to size the first layer of the primary coating, a second primary reservoir for applying a second layer of the primary coating to the optical fiber, a second primary die including a second primary land, a pressurized source of the secondary coating, a secondary reservoir for applying a layer of the secondary coating to the optical fiber, and a secondary die including a secondary land configured to size the layer of the secondary coating.
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