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Hermetically sealed boroscope probe tip

US9186048B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

20Claims

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Assignee

General Electric Company · US

Inventors

Manuel Kenneth Bueno · Syracuse, US
Eugene Schiefer · Baldwinsville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 4, 2013
Grant date	Nov 17, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 4, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical system for inspecting an area includes an optical housing and an optical element housed within the optical housing. The optical housing houses one or more optical fibers. The optical element housed within the optical housing focuses light onto the one or more optical fibers. A sealing member seals the optical element with respect to the optical housing. The sealing member includes a solidified glass frit material. In one example, the sealing member is disposed annularly between the optical housing and the optical element. A method of forming the optical system is also provided.

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