Optical fiber composite, devices, and methods of making same
US7481588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/2552
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to an optical fiber composite comprising an asymmetric optical fiber comprising a first end with a substantially non-circular cross-section, and a substantially circular clad optical fiber comprising a tapered end section which has a substantially non-circular cross section and where the asymmetric optical fiber and the substantially circular clad optical fiber are spliced together at the first and second ends. The invention also relates to methods of making such optical fiber composites and devices that include such optical fiber composites.
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