Illumination fiber optic ribbon

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2008-01-25

2011-10-04

Doan, Jennifer (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber bundle

C385S100000, C385S114000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08031998

ABSTRACT:
An illumination fiber optic ribbon includes optically-transmissive fibers which are adjacent to each other. At least two of the optically-transmissive fibers are twisted together to form a twisted segment. Where the two optically-transmissive fibers are not twisted forms a non-twisted segment. The twisted segments and non-twisted segments alternate along the length of the ribbon. Bends are disposed along the twisted segment and are formed by twisting adjacent optically-transmissive fibers. A light source is connected to one or both ends of the optically-transmissive fibers. The light source emits a light flux into the ribbon so that light emits from the bends in the twisted segment.

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