Optical waveguides – Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Lepisto, Ryan (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber waveguide with cladding
C385S145000, C977S778000, C977S780000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07907809
ABSTRACT:
Nanoparticles having a mean particle size of less than about 25 nanometers and a mean pore size of less than 10 nanometers, and a mean surface area of at least 500 m2/g; nanoporous films of such nanoparticles; and composites and devices containing such nanoparticles and nanoporous films.
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Bok Sangho
Gangopadhyay Keshab
Gangopadhyay Shubhra
Korampally Venumadhav
Polo-Parada Luis
Lepisto Ryan
Senniger Powers LLP
The Curators of the University of Missouri
Wong Eric
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