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Optical fiber PCVD using shifting of a deposition reversal point

US8051683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2008
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P40/57
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a preform for optical fibers via a vapor deposition process in which the position of the reversal point near the substrate tube's supply side shifts along the longitudinal axis of the substrate tube during at least part of the deposition process.

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