Apparatus and method for forming an optical converter

Details Apparatus and method for forming an optical converter Apparatus and method for forming an optical converter

2005-12-15

2009-06-16

Pritchett, Joshua L (Department: 2872)

Optical waveguides

Optical transmission cable

Ribbon cable

C385S115000, C385S116000

Reexamination Certificate

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07548676

ABSTRACT:
An optical converter and method for making same is provided. In accordance with the method, the present invention provides an improved apparatus and methods for fabrication of an optical converter. In one aspect of the invention a method for forming an optical converter is provided. In accordance with this method at least two light guide ribbon structures are provided, with each light guide ribbon structure formed by the steps of roll molding a substrate having a pattern of channels with each channel extending from an input edge to an output edge of said substrate and forming light guides extending along each of the channels from the input edge to the output edge. The at least two light guide ribbon structures are assembled in a stacked arrangement.

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