Optics: measuring and testing – By light interference – Using fiber or waveguide interferometer
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Lee, Hwa S. A (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
By light interference
Using fiber or waveguide interferometer
Reexamination Certificate
active
07957005
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for sensing hazardous materials utilizes first and second optical fibers and a recirculator coupled to a substrate. The first optical fiber is coupled to the substrate and has first and second opposing ends and a first substance embedded therein. The first substance is reactive to a first hazardous material type. The second optical fiber is coupled to the substrate and has first and second opposing ends and a second substance embedded therein. The second substance is reactive to a second hazardous material type. The at least one recirculator is coupled to the substrate and configured such that when light propagates from one of the ends of at least one of the first and second optical fibers, at least some of the light is directed by the at least one recirculator into the opposing end of the respective optical fiber.
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A Lee Hwa S.
Fogg & Powers LLC
Honeywell International , Inc.
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