US4230744A
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System for delivering materials to deposition site on optical waveguide blank
Assignee: Corning Glass Works
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Filing: 1979-02-21
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Granted: 1980-10-28
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Expires: 1999-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A system for delivering a siliceous matrix material and selected dopants to an oxidizing reaction flame or the like. Each constituent is maintained in liquified form and transferred by means of an individually controlled metering pump to a nebulizing stage then passed to a burner or the like from which the materials are converted into appropriate soots. The soots are then applied to a starting member which is subsequently subjected to heat to fuse it into a drawing blank.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael G. Blankenship
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 09:34
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B37/00; C03B37/01; C03B37/012; C03B37/014; C03B37/018; C03B37/01807; C03B37/01413; C03B2201/00; C03B2201/06; C03B2201/08; C03B2201/10; C03B2201/30; C03B2201/31; C03B2207/00; C03B2207/80; C03B2207/81; C03B2207/85; C03B2207/87
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
The method of forming an optical waveguide blank, comprising the steps of: providing a vapor deposition means for receiving source material vapor and directing said vapor toward a starting member; providing a starting member is proximate relation to said vapor deposition means for accumulating source material thereon; providing glass forming source materials in liquid form; delivering each of said liquids at individually controlled rates and in liquid form to a common site; thoroughly intermixing said liquids; nebulizing the intermixed liquids; delivering the nebulized, mixed liquids to said vapor deposition means and; depositing the materials in said nebulized, mixed liquids on said starting member to form said optical waveguide blank.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
The method of forming an optical waveguide blank, comprising the steps of: providing a vapor deposition means for receiving source material vapor and directing said vapor toward a starting member; providing a starting member is proximate relation to said vapor deposition means for accumulating source material thereon; providing glass forming source materials in liquid form; delivering each of said liquids at individually controlled rates and in liquid form to a common site; thoroughly intermixing said liquids; nebulizing the intermixed liquids; delivering the nebulized, mixed liquids to said vapor deposition means and; depositing the materials in said nebulized, mixed liquids on said starting member to form said optical waveguide blank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method according to claim 1, further including the step of introducing gaseous oxygen at a predetermined rate into the path of the said liquids to entrain and assist in carrying vaporized liquids to said vapor deposition means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method set forth in claim 2, further including the step of heating the intermixed liquids to facilitate the vaporization thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method according to claim 3, further including the step of changing the relative rates at which certain of the liquids are delivered to the common point to effect changes in the refractive index of the portion of the waveguide blank formed by subsequently-delivered source material.
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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) | 1983-10-28 | 1984-04-28 | 1984-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-28 | 1988-04-28 | 1988-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-28 | 1992-04-28 | 1992-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |