US4535440A
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Optical multiplexer
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1983-07-20
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Granted: 1985-08-13
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Expires: 2003-07-20
Abstract
Abstract Identical coupling conditions are achieved in an integrated optical component by pairs of branch tracks which successively intersect into a central track. Low attenuation values are achieved with angles of incidence of 1.5 degrees.
Inventors
- 👤 Lothar Mannschke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:51
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/26; G02B6/28; G02B6/2804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
An optical multiplexer formed by branching light-guiding tracks which are embedded in the surface of a solid body, the improvement therein comprising a reflective side in said solid body, a light-guiding central track in said solid body, said central track being diverted symmetrically into at least two angled tracks connecting to said central track from opposite sides of said central track at a joining point along the length of said central track, said angled tracks extending to said reflective side of said solid body and turning back and extending to the opposite side of said body, said angled tracks having successive branches along their respective lengths, each branch including a pair of branch tracks opening from opposite sides into said respective angled track at the same angle, and at the same longitudinal position along said angled track, said branches being separated along the length of said respective angled tracks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
An optical multiplexer formed by branching light-guiding tracks which are embedded in the surface of a solid body, the improvement therein comprising a reflective side in said solid body, a light-guiding central track in said solid body, said central track being diverted symmetrically into at least two angled tracks connecting to said central track from opposite sides of said central track at a joining point along the length of said central track, said angled tracks extending to said reflective side of said solid body and turning back and extending to the opposite side of said body, said angled tracks having successive branches along their respective lengths, each branch including a pair of branch tracks opening from opposite sides into said respective angled track at the same angle, and at the same longitudinal position along said angled track, said branches being separated along the length of said respective angled tracks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An optical multiplexer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cross section of at least one of the angled track and said branch tracks is reduced at the area of the respective branch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An optical multiplexer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ends of each of said branch tracks proximate said opposite side are parallel to the associated angled track.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An optical multiplexer as claimed in claim 1, wherein said solid body is made of borosilicate glass.
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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) | 1988-08-12 | 1989-02-11 | 1989-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-12 | 1993-02-11 | 1993-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-02-11 | 1997-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |