Fiber optic lens

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1988-05-16

1989-07-04

Sikes, William L.

65108, 350320, G01K 116, G02B 600, G02B 514

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048445800

ABSTRACT:
A lens for an optical fiber is formed on the end of a capillary glass tube which is then fitted over an optical fiber. The lens can be formed by mounting a capillary tube in a spindle, and rotating and heating the end of the tube until centrifugal force forms the lens as a bulbous portion.

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