Optical turnaround system
US7428350B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K11/32
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A technique is provided for utilizing an optical fiber in a variety of sensing applications and environments by beneficially routing the optical fiber. A continuous optical fiber is created to provide optical continuity between two ends of the optical fiber. The optical continuity is created with the assistance of an optical turnaround constructed in a simple, dependable form able to control the bend of the optical fiber as it extends through the optical turnaround.
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