Coupling device for forming optically efficient end-to-end optic

Details Coupling device for forming optically efficient end-to-end optic Coupling device for forming optically efficient end-to-end optic

1984-12-03

1988-05-10

Wan, Gene

Optics: measuring and testing

Range or remote distance finding

With photodetection

350 9621, 350320, 356 731, G02B 626

Patent

active

047430869

ABSTRACT:
A coupling device for forming optically efficient end-to-end connections between optical fibers having a common core and cladding geometry but different relative dimensions and cross sections includes forming a segment of optical fiber having the same general geometry of the fibers to be coupled but which varies between relatively enlarged and reduced cross sections along its length. The coupling device is severed along its length at appropriate points to match the relative cross sections of each fiber to be coupled to thereby allow a butt type coupling between optical fibers of the same general geometry but with differing cross sectional areas. The coupling devices may be manufactured by drawing a starting fiber having the same geometry of the fibers to be coupled and varying the drawing speed to create enlarged and reduced cross section portions. The starting fiber may then be severed at the reduced cross section portions to provide the coupling device.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3779628 (1973-12-01), Kapron et al.
patent: 3825319 (1974-07-01), Cook et al.
patent: 3900245 (1975-08-01), Dyott et al.
patent: 3944327 (1976-03-01), Larsen
patent: 4011005 (1977-03-01), Hawkes et al.
patent: 4060308 (1977-11-01), Barnoski et al.
patent: 4178067 (1979-12-01), Johnson et al.
patent: 4200356 (1980-04-01), Hawkes et al.
patent: 4236786 (1980-12-01), Keck
patent: 4415227 (1983-11-01), Unger

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Coupling device for forming optically efficient end-to-end optic does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Coupling device for forming optically efficient end-to-end optic, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Coupling device for forming optically efficient end-to-end optic will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1316276