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Optical fiber with visualization features

US7085461B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2002
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/105
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical fiber includes a substantially transparent core that carries a light signal, a substantially transparent cladding surrounding the core, and within the cladding and distinct from the core, at least one visualization member facilitating visualization of one or more elements of the fiber structure.

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