US4784466A
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Optical transmission system comprising a radiation source and a multipleclad monomode optical transmission fibre with a negative-step index profile
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1986-09-17
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Granted: 1988-11-15
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Expires: 2006-09-17
Abstract
Abstract An optical transmission system is described which comprises a radiation source (30) and a multiple-clad monomode optical transmission fibre (10) with a negative-step index profile. In order to improve the efficiency of coupling the radiation from the source into the transmission fibre a single-clad-monomode transmission fibre (20), whose end portion which faces the source is tapered, is arranged between the source and said fibre.
Inventors
- 👤 Giok D. Khoe
- 👤 Peter K. Bachmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:51
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4202; G02B6/4203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
An optical transmission system comprising a radiation source; a multiple-clad monomode optical transmission fibre with a negative-step index profile; and a single-clad monomode optical transmission fibre, having a tapered core characterized by a first refractive index, arranged between the multiple-clad monomode optical transmission fibre and the radiation source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
An optical transmission system comprising a radiation source; a multiple-clad monomode optical transmission fibre with a negative-step index profile; and a single-clad monomode optical transmission fibre, having a tapered core characterized by a first refractive index, arranged between the multiple-clad monomode optical transmission fibre and the radiation source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
An optical transmission system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the single clad fibre and the multiple clad fibre are characterized by a substantially equal spot size at an interface therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An optical transmission system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further comprising a lens system interposed between the radiation source and the single-clad monomode optical transmission fibre.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An optical transmission system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the lens system comprises a transparent material which is applied to one end of the single-clad monomode optical transmission fibre and which has a spherical outer surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
An optical transmission system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the lens material is characterized by a higher refractive index than the refractive index of the core material of the single-clad monomode optical transmission fibre.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
An optical transmission system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the lens material has a refractive index which is substantially equal to the refractive index of the core material and in that the lens material has a melting temperature which is lower than that of the transmission fibre material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-11-15 | 1992-05-16 | 1992-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-15 | 1996-05-16 | 1996-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-15 | 2000-05-16 | 2000-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |