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Optical telecommunication element
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1981-02-25
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Granted: 1984-08-28
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Expires: 2001-02-25
Abstract
Abstract An optical telecommunication element comprising one or more undulating optical fibers in which each fiber extends along a sheath. Each fiber is in the form of a helix or quasihelix which has an alternating left-handed and right-handed pitch. The fibers are fixed on the inner wall of the sheath at points of pitch reversal, the fibers preferably being fixed by glued joints.
Inventors
- 👤 Willem VAN DER Hoek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:15
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4401; G02B6/4405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
An optical telecommunication element comprising: a cylindrical sheath having an inner wall and having an axis; and at least one optical fiber inside the sheath, said optical fiber following a helical or quasi-helical path having alternating left-handed and right-handed pitch as the fiber winds down the axis, said optical fiber being fixed to the inner wall of the sheath at points where the pitch changes handedness.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
An optical telecommunication element comprising: a cylindrical sheath having an inner wall and having an axis; and at least one optical fiber inside the sheath, said optical fiber following a helical or quasi-helical path having alternating left-handed and right-handed pitch as the fiber winds down the axis, said optical fiber being fixed to the inner wall of the sheath at points where the pitch changes handedness.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An optical telecommunication element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the optical fiber is fixed to the inner wall of the sheath by a glued joint.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
An optical telecommunication element as claimed n claim 2, characterized in that the pitch changes handedness on or before each 360° rotation of the helical or quasi-helical path of the optical fiber around the axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An optical telecommunication element as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the pitch changes handedness on or before each 360° rotation of the helical or quasi-helical path of the optical fiber around the axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
An optical telecommunication element as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that there are at least two optical fibers in the sheath, points where the two fibers are fixed to the sheath being separated along the circumference of the inner wall of the sheath.
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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) | 1987-08-28 | 1988-02-27 | 1988-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-28 | 1992-02-27 | 1992-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-28 | 1996-02-27 | 1996-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |