Optical waveguides – Accessories – External retainer/clamp
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
Kim, Ellen E. (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Accessories
External retainer/clamp
C385S028000, C385S123000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11095718
ABSTRACT:
The methods and apparatus of the present invention provide advantages for remote laser delivery systems that conduct high levels of light energy through a fiber optic cable to a selectable target surface. Helical fiber optic mode scramblers in accordance with the present invention are an integral portion of a fiber optic cable having a rigid curvature predetermined to advantageously influence the intermodal dispersion characteristics of the fiber optic cable. The various aspects of the present inventions may be employed to increase the useful life of a fiber optic cable, increase the energy throughput of a fiber optics cable, implement smaller sized scramblers, implement more efficient scramblers or to provide for robust implementations that are also easy to assemble. Scrambler assemblies in accordance with the present invention include a support structure and a cylindrical sleeve that work in tandem to maintain to the predetermined spiral curvature of the helical mode scrambler.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3660590 (1972-05-01), Conant
patent: 4146302 (1979-03-01), Jachimowicz
patent: 4414697 (1983-11-01), Hartley
patent: 4690498 (1987-09-01), Priaroggia
patent: 4907854 (1990-03-01), Nakasone et al.
patent: 4998792 (1991-03-01), Boersler
patent: 5138675 (1992-08-01), Schofeild
patent: 5193134 (1993-03-01), Pizzorno et al.
patent: 5222178 (1993-06-01), Betker et al.
patent: 5408545 (1995-04-01), Lee et al.
patent: 5892615 (1999-04-01), Grubb et al.
patent: 5892866 (1999-04-01), Bristow et al.
patent: 6043895 (2000-03-01), Masterson et al.
patent: 6192179 (2001-02-01), Berkey et al.
patent: 6295161 (2001-09-01), Bazzocchi
patent: 6626917 (2003-09-01), Craig
patent: 6813424 (2004-11-01), Dultz et al.
LandOfFree
Helical fiber optic mode scrambler does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Helical fiber optic mode scrambler, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Helical fiber optic mode scrambler will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3740272