US3939052A
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Depositing optical fibers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-15
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Granted: 1976-02-17
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Expires: 1995-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A system for depositing and definitely positioning optical fibers on a base material. The process includes depositing a cladding base on a plastic tape by radio frequency triode sputtering. A slitted mask is placed over the cladded tape and fiber core material is sputtered onto the cladded surface in a controlled manner to form strips of fiber cores on the cladded base.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon H. Riley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:05
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3801; C; C23; C23C; C23C14/00; C23C14/04; C23C14/042; G02B6/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A process for depositing and positioning optical fiber cores onto a base tape in a predetermined manner, comprising: evacuating a vacuum enclosure; filling said enclosure with an inert gas; forming an ionized plasma within said enclosure; positioning a supply of cladding material in a target position; energizing a tape feed to pass plastic tape over a deposition position; actuating a control means to cause sputtering of said cladding material onto said plastic tape; removing said cladding material supply from said target position; positioning a supply of fiber core material in said target position; placing an interruption mask over said deposition position, and re-energizing said tape feed and said control means to cause sputtering of said fiber core material through said interruption mask onto a cladded plastic tape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A process for depositing and positioning optical fiber cores onto a base tape in a predetermined manner, comprising: evacuating a vacuum enclosure; filling said enclosure with an inert gas; forming an ionized plasma within said enclosure; positioning a supply of cladding material in a target position; energizing a tape feed to pass plastic tape over a deposition position; actuating a control means to cause sputtering of said cladding material onto said plastic tape; removing said cladding material supply from said target position; positioning a supply of fiber core material in said target position; placing an interruption mask over said deposition position, and re-energizing said tape feed and said control means to cause sputtering of said fiber core material through said interruption mask onto a cladded plastic tape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A process as defined in claim 1 wherein said control means includes a radio frequency generator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process as defined in claim 1 wherein said interruption mask is provided with a plurality of slits to definitely position fiber cores on said cladded tape.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-02-16 | 1979-08-18 | 1980-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-16 | 1983-08-18 | 1984-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-16 | 1987-08-18 | 1988-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |