Optical waveguide structure with raised or embedded waveguides

Details Optical waveguide structure with raised or embedded waveguides Optical waveguide structure with raised or embedded waveguides

1998-12-07

2000-10-31

Nguyen, Thong

Illumination

Light fiber, rod, or pipe

With mounting or holding means

362 30, 362 31, 362551, 362576, 362277, 385 19, 385901, A61M 100

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ABSTRACT:
An optical waveguide structure (1000) is configured to receive light from a light source (1020) and distribute the light to output ports. The structure includes a central portion having top and bottom surfaces, peripheral edges and an opening (1070) for receiving the light source (1020). A first waveguide (1010) extends above the top surface of the central portion. The first waveguide (1010) has an input face (1030) at an end nearest the opening (1070). The first waveguide (1010) extends from the opening (1070) toward a peripheral edge of the central portion.

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