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Double clad optical fiber with sealed stripped portion

US8718430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2011
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/2558
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A double clad optical fiber having a portion extending along its length along which an outer waveguide cladding and a protective jacket are absent and having faces of the second waveguide cladding at two lengthwisely opposite ends, wherein a water impervious sealant is applied to impede lengthwise diffusion of water through the faces of the second waveguide cladding.

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