Optical waveguides – Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
C385S123000, C257S040000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07068898
ABSTRACT:
This invention provides composite materials comprising nanostructures (e.g., nanowires, branched nanowires, nanotetrapods, nanocrystals, and nanoparticles). Methods and compositions for making such nanocomposites are also provided, as are articles comprising such composites. Waveguides and light concentrators comprising nanostructures (not necessarily as part of a nanocomposite) are additional features of the invention.
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Buretea Mihai
Empedocles Stephen
Niu Chunming
Scher Erik C.
Elrod-Erickson Monicia
Filler Andrew L.
Font Frank G.
Nanosys Inc.
Quine Intellectual Property Law Group P.C.
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