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Optical hot tip

US7389024B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2004
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/032
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical hot tip and method for manufacturing the same. The hot tip is for conducting high optical power beams at the tip of a fiber or waveguide. The light from the fiber or waveguide is absorbed in and end tip in order to generate heat. The heat can then be used in a variety of applications.

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