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Method for manufacturing a preform for optical fibres

US8006518B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2004
Grant dateAug 30, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B2201/075
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a preform for optical fibers, wherein deposition of glass-forming compounds on the substrate takes place. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for manufacturing optical fibers, wherein one end of a solid preform is heated, after which an optical fibre is drawn from said heated end.

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