Optical waveguides – Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-02
2008-10-14
Kianni, K. Cyrus (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
C385S128000, C385S048000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07437042
ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber and methods of processing and manufacturing an optical fiber comprising a core, a cladding and a coating covering a segment of the cladding proximate to an end of the optical fiber are presented where patterned apertures are provided in the coating such that a portion of light propagating in the cladding escapes through the patterned apertures of the coating. The patterned apertures allow non-confined light to escape from the cladding in the coating region to provide reduced absorption of the non-confined light by the coating.
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Kianni K. Cyrus
Matsushita Electric - Industrial Co., Ltd.
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