Block base having tree-structured groove array, multi-core...

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2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Kim, Ellen E. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

External retainer/clamp

C385S083000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07103256

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a multi-core optical fiber block having a block base and a cover, each of which is formed having a tree-structured groove array, so as to allow respective optical fiber arrays to be seated in the corresponding respective groove arrays. The groove arrays comprises first sub-grooves having depth and pitches decreasing in magnitude as approaching from an input end of the block to an output end, and second sub-grooves formed alternately between the first sub-grooves and having the depths and pitches increasing in magnitude as approaching from the input end of the block to the output.

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