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Optical fiber and method for making an optical fiber

US7245807B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2005
Grant dateJul 17, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2025

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

Abstract

A photonic optical fiber and method of making the optical fiber. The method includes assembling a plurality of elongate elements to define an elongate void; forming within the void a material contacting at least some of the elements while maintaining the elongate void; and drawing a preform, including the assembly of elongate elements, into an optical fiber.

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