US4208200A
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Filament coating system
Assignee: Corning Glass Works
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Filing: 1978-05-08
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Granted: 1980-06-17
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Expires: 1998-05-08
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an optical waveguide coating system having means for cooling the hot filament prior to the time that the filament enters the coating apparatus. The cooling means comprises an elongated container through which the filament passes. A coolant jacket, which surrounds the container, lowers the temperature of the filament cooling liquid in the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Stewart A. Claypoole
- 👤 Merrill Lynn
- 👤 Roger A. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:13
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03C; C03C25/00; C03C25/10; C03C25/12; C03C25/18; C03B; C03B37/00; C03B37/01; C03B37/02; C03B37/025; C03B37/027; C03B37/02718; D; D06; D06B; D06B21/00; D06B3/00; D06B3/04; D06B3/045; D06C; D06C7/00; C03B2205/00; C03B2205/50; C03B2205/52; C03B2205/53
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
Apparatus for coating a glass optical waveguide filament drawn from a region of molten material comprising coating means for applying a layer of protective coating material to said filament, and filament cooling means disposed between said molten material and said coating means for reducing the temperature of said filament to a value that is not detrimental to said protective coating material, said cooling means comprising a reservoir through which said filament passes, said reservoir containing a coolant liquid having a high heat of vaporization, the portion of said reservoir from which said filament exits having wiping die means for preventing said liquid from flowing therefrom and for wiping excess liquid from said filament.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
Apparatus for coating a glass optical waveguide filament drawn from a region of molten material comprising coating means for applying a layer of protective coating material to said filament, and filament cooling means disposed between said molten material and said coating means for reducing the temperature of said filament to a value that is not detrimental to said protective coating material, said cooling means comprising a reservoir through which said filament passes, said reservoir containing a coolant liquid having a high heat of vaporization, the portion of said reservoir from which said filament exits having wiping die means for preventing said liquid from flowing therefrom and for wiping excess liquid from said filament.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said filament consists of glass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said filament cooling liquid is selected from the group consisting of glycol ethers, glycol acetates, alcohols, acetates, ketones, esters, chlorinated hydrocarbons and fluorinated hydrocarbons.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said coolant liquid includes a primer material which facilitates the application of said protective coating material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said wiping die means comprises two sections of wiping material between which said filament is adapted to be disposed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein at least one of said sections of wiping material contains a slit which is adapted to receive said filament.
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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) | 1983-06-17 | 1983-12-17 | 1984-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-17 | 1987-12-17 | 1988-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-17 | 1991-12-17 | 1992-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |