Optical waveguides – Accessories
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-05
2009-06-30
Rahll, Jerry T (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Accessories
C385S095000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07555188
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for processing an optical fiber includes generating a continuous or pulsed arc in a first area wherein the arc creates a plasma in one or more gasses in the first area. The method further includes positioning a portion of the fiber in a second area adjacent to and outside of the plasma region, wherein coating material that is present on the optical fiber portion is removed when the plasma is present. Alternatively, in the case of a pulsed arc, the optical fiber portion may be positioned at least partially within the plasma region. The positioning step may be performed prior to or subsequent to the arc generating step. The method and apparatus may be utilized in a system that also strips and cleaves optical fibers. Also, a method for reducing the gap resistance between two electrodes by injecting negative ions into the area between the electrodes.
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Aderogba Sam
Grasso Donald
Meitzler Jared
Troutman Clyde
Valle Steven A.
3SAE Technologies, Inc.
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott , LLC
Levy, Esq. Philip E.
Rahll Jerry T
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