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Method and apparatus for combining laser light

US7460755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2004
Grant dateDec 2, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/09
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic apparatus formed by fusing together multiple optical fibers and stretching the fused optical fibers to form a tapered portion. The tapered portion is cleaved or cut and polished to form a facet at which an optical beam is received or transmitted.

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