US5091053A
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Matte finishes on optical fibers and other glass articles
Assignee: Nokia Bell Labs
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Filing: 1990-02-28
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Granted: 1992-02-25
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Expires: 2010-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A mixture of buffered hydrofluoric acid (e.g., HF and NH 4 F) and a treating agent (e.g., acetic acid, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid or formic acid) is used to produce a matte finish on the pure silica cladding of an optical fiber, on a borosilicate glass tube and on a sodium lime glass plate. The matte finish may be used to increase the adhesion of other materials to the glass (e.g., of metal coatings to silica fibers) or to reduce glare.
Inventors
- 👤 Greg E. Blonder
- 👤 Bertrand H. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:14
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/245; C; C03; C03C; C03C15/00; C03C25/00; C03C25/10; C03C25/104; C03C25/106; C03C25/1061; C03C25/1063; C03C25/66; C03C25/68; G02B6/42; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A method of forming a textured or matte finish on at least a portion of a silica cladding of an optical fiber by subjecting said cladding portion to a mixture comprising a fluorine-based etchant and a treating agent, said agent comprising an acid which, by itself, does not significantly etch said portion and which is selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
68 words
A method of forming a textured or matte finish on at least a portion of a silica cladding of an optical fiber by subjecting said cladding portion to a mixture comprising a fluorine-based etchant and a treating agent, said agent comprising an acid which, by itself, does not significantly etch said portion and which is selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said mixture comprises by volume about 25% of 3:1 BOE and 75% of said treating agent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 further including depositing a metal layer on said portion having a textured or matte finish.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said metal layer is deposited by electroplating.
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