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Method of making light-conducting optical component
Assignee: American Optical Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-12
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1983-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Wilfred P Bazinet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:17
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/02; G02B6/02042; C; C03; C03B; C03B23/00; C03B23/04; C03B23/047; C03B37/00; C03B37/01; C03B37/012; C03B37/01205; C03B37/01211; C03B37/02; C03B37/025; C03B37/027; G02B6/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING A GLASS ROD OF ONE GLASS MATERIAL HAVING AN OPTICALLY EFFECTIVE GLASS CLADDING OF ANOTHER GLASS MATERIAL, SAID METHOD CONPRISING THE STEPS OF ARRANGING A PLUTALITY OF RODS OF A FIRST FUSIBLE GLASS MATERIAL HAVING SELECTED OPTICAL PROPERTIES AND OPTICALLY FINISHED PERIPHERAL SURFACES IN A SURROUNDING LAYER AROUND ANOTHER ROD OF A SECOND FUSIBLE GLASS MATERIAL HAVING AN OPTICALLY FINISHED PERIPHERAL SURFACE AND OTHER OPTICAL PROPERTIES IN CONTACTING, SIDE-BY-SIDE, PARALLEL RELATION TO SAID OTHER ROD, HEATING ONE PORTON OF SAID RODS TO A FUSING AND DRAWING TEMPERATURE OF THE ROD MATERIALS, AND DRAWING OUT SAID RODS AT SAID HEATED PORTION TO FUSE SAID FIRST GLASS RODS INTO A SOLID INTEGRATED CLADDING OF SAID FIRST GLASS MATERIAL FUSED IN CONTACTING RELATION TO SAID OTHER ROD OF SAID SECOND GLASS MATERIAL CONTINUOUSLY AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF SAID OTHER ROD.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
141 words
THE METHOD OF MAKING A GLASS ROD OF ONE GLASS MATERIAL HAVING AN OPTICALLY EFFECTIVE GLASS CLADDING OF ANOTHER GLASS MATERIAL, SAID METHOD CONPRISING THE STEPS OF ARRANGING A PLUTALITY OF RODS OF A FIRST FUSIBLE GLASS MATERIAL HAVING SELECTED OPTICAL PROPERTIES AND OPTICALLY FINISHED PERIPHERAL SURFACES IN A SURROUNDING LAYER AROUND ANOTHER ROD OF A SECOND FUSIBLE GLASS MATERIAL HAVING AN OPTICALLY FINISHED PERIPHERAL SURFACE AND OTHER OPTICAL PROPERTIES IN CONTACTING, SIDE-BY-SIDE, PARALLEL RELATION TO SAID OTHER ROD, HEATING ONE PORTON OF SAID RODS TO A FUSING AND DRAWING TEMPERATURE OF THE ROD MATERIALS, AND DRAWING OUT SAID RODS AT SAID HEATED PORTION TO FUSE SAID FIRST GLASS RODS INTO A SOLID INTEGRATED CLADDING OF SAID FIRST GLASS MATERIAL FUSED IN CONTACTING RELATION TO SAID OTHER ROD OF SAID SECOND GLASS MATERIAL CONTINUOUSLY AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF SAID OTHER ROD.
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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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |