US3211540A
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Method and apparatus for fusing fiber optical image transfer devices
Assignee: American Optical Corp
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Filing: 1960-11-18
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Granted: 1965-10-12
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Expires: 1980-11-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry B Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:31
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B37/00; C03B37/10; C03B37/14; C03B37/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A METHOD OF FUSING LIGHT-CONDUCTING FIBERS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ASSEMBLING A PLURALITY OF SAID FIBERS OF RELATIVELY UNIFORM LENGTH IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION TO FORM A BUNDLE, ENCLOSING THE BUNDLE COMPLETELY AROUND ITS PERRIPHERY FOR HOLDING SAID FIBERS IN SAID BUNDLED RELATION, HEATING THE FIBERS TO FUSING AND SOFTENING TEMPERATURE, AND AXIALLY COMPRESSING THE OPPOSITE FIBER ENDS FOR BULGING THE SOFTENED FIBERS INTO INTIATELY FUSED RELATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
66 words
A METHOD OF FUSING LIGHT-CONDUCTING FIBERS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF ASSEMBLING A PLURALITY OF SAID FIBERS OF RELATIVELY UNIFORM LENGTH IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION TO FORM A BUNDLE, ENCLOSING THE BUNDLE COMPLETELY AROUND ITS PERRIPHERY FOR HOLDING SAID FIBERS IN SAID BUNDLED RELATION, HEATING THE FIBERS TO FUSING AND SOFTENING TEMPERATURE, AND AXIALLY COMPRESSING THE OPPOSITE FIBER ENDS FOR BULGING THE SOFTENED FIBERS INTO INTIATELY FUSED RELATION.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
APPARATUS FOR FUSING HEAT-SOFTENABLE FIBERS COMPRISING FORMING MEANS ADAPTED TO ENCLOSE THE PERIPHERY OF A FIBER BUNDLE WHICH EMBODIES A PLURALITY OF SAID FIBERS IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION, MEANS FOR HEATING THE FIBERS TO FUSING AND SOFTENING TEMPERATURE, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING AXIAL, COMPRESSIVE PRESSURE TO EACH OF THE OPPOSITE FIBER ENDS FOR BULGING HEATED AND SOFTENED FIBERS INTO INTIMATELY FUSED RELATION.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
APPARATUS FOR FUSING HEAT-SOFTENABLE FIBERS COMPRISING FORMING MEANS ADAPTED TO ENCLOSE THE PERIPHERY OF A FIBER BUNDLE WHICH EMBODIES A PLURALITY OF SAID FIBERS IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION, MEANS FOR HEATING THE FIBERS TO FUSING AND SOFTENING TEMPERATURE, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING AXIAL, COMPRESSIVE PRESSURE TO EACH OF THE OPPOSITE FIBER ENDS FOR BULGING HEATED AND SOFTENED FIBERS INTO INTIMATELY FUSED RELATION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-10-11 | 1969-04-12 | 1969-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-11 | 1973-04-12 | 1973-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-11 | 1977-04-12 | 1977-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |