Optical waveguides – Optical fiber waveguide with cladding – Utilizing multiple core or cladding
Patent
1997-03-27
1999-05-11
Ngo, Hung N.
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
Utilizing multiple core or cladding
385 11, G02B6/22
Patent
active
059036958
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a fiber optic conduit having a light diverting outer layer that reflects and/or refracts ambient light directed towards the conduit. The fiber optic conduit includes a light transmitting core, cladded with a fluoropolymer cladding and subsequently jacketed with a polymeric finish jacket. A light diverting layer either inserted between the cladding and the jacket or surrounding the jacket is included in the fiber optic conduit. The light diverting layer preferably has the property of allowing light to be transmitted from the fiber optic surface out of the conduit in one direction and reflecting ambient light directed towards the conduit. When reflecting ambient light, the fiber optic conduit appears in the form of chrome trim.
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Robbins John A.
Zarian James R.
Lumenyte International Corp.
Ngo Hung N.
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