Organic devices having a fiber structure

Details Organic devices having a fiber structure Organic devices having a fiber structure

2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Optical fiber waveguide with cladding

Utilizing multiple core or cladding

C385S123000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10892465

ABSTRACT:
A photoactive fiber is provided, as well as a method of fabricating such a fiber. The fiber has a conductive core including a first electrode. An organic layer surrounds and is electrically connected to the first electrode. A transparent second electrode surrounds and is electrically connected to the organic layer. Other layers, such as blocking layers or smoothing layers, may also be incorporated into the fiber. The fiber may be woven into a cloth.

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