US4199223A
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Portable optical fiber coupling device
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1978-03-30
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Granted: 1980-04-22
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Expires: 1998-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A portable device for coupling optical fibers consisting of an insulative block so designed as to allow a number of optical fibers to come together, a piezoelectric generating means secured to the block and connected to the piezoelectric generator so that optical fibers will be brought together at a point between the electrodes. Electricity generated causes an arc across the electrodes which generates sufficient heat to join the optical fibers.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas F. Yannoni
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:25
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/255; G02B6/2551
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A portable optical fiber coupling device comprising: a block of solid insulative material; a passage for optical fiber located along the central axis of said block; piezoelectric means for generating an electrical potential difference fixed to said block; a pair of electrodes positioned in the block adjacent said passage and connected to said means for generating whereby a potential created by the generating means will cause an arc between said electrodes thereby coupling fibers positioned therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A portable optical fiber coupling device comprising: a block of solid insulative material; a passage for optical fiber located along the central axis of said block; piezoelectric means for generating an electrical potential difference fixed to said block; a pair of electrodes positioned in the block adjacent said passage and connected to said means for generating whereby a potential created by the generating means will cause an arc between said electrodes thereby coupling fibers positioned therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A portable optical fiber coupling device according to claim 1 including a slot in said block extending to the passage for removing coupled fibers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A portable optical fiber coupling device according to claim 1 wherein each end of said passage is conically shaped having its apex connected to the passage at the said electrodes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A portable optical fiber coupling device according to claim 1 wherein said block is in two parts mounted in a hinged relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A portable optical fiber coupling device according to claim 4 including a plurality of matched grooves in the abutting faces of each of said parts.
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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) | 1983-04-22 | 1983-10-22 | 1984-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-22 | 1987-10-22 | 1988-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-22 | 1991-10-22 | 1992-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |