Pipe-conforming structure
US9500828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/44
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present techniques are directed to systems and methods for forming a pipe-conforming structure. The pipe-conforming structure includes a polymer material and one or more optic fibers embedded within the polymer material. The polymer material is formed into a structure that is conformed to the shape of a pipe. A method includes forming a polymer material into a structure including an edge region and a center region. The center region has a greater thickness than the edge region. The method includes inserting one or more optic fibers into the polymer material.
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