Optical waveguides – Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-13
2008-09-09
Pak, Sung (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
C385S028000, C385S029000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07424193
ABSTRACT:
A composite waveguide comprising a central core and at least one side core helically wound about said central core and in optical proximity to said central core.
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Pak Sung
Rader & Fishman & Grauer, PLLC
Stahl Mike
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