US5479543A
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Precision light-guiding terminal for optical fibers
Assignee: Reliant Technologies LLC
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Filing: 1994-06-02
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Granted: 1995-12-26
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Expires: 2014-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fibers or optical fiber bundles consisting of a terminal (34) with an insertion duct (28) for receiving the end portion of an optical fiber (20) or optical fiber bundle (52), an input face (30) for in-coupling of a light (38) guided by the optical fiber (20) or optical fiber bundle (52), a light-guiding tip (40) for shaping guiding and performing optical operations on the light (38), and an output face (42) for out-coupling of the light (38).
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:16
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/18; A61B18/20; A61B18/22; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/26; G02B6/262; A61B2018/2205; A61B2018/2211
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fibers comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on Said light and for guiding said light, said tip portion containing a means for leaking a portion of said light; d) a means for detecting said leaked portion of said light; and e) an output face for out-coupling said light.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fibers comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on Said light and for guiding said light, said tip portion containing a means for leaking a portion of said light; d) a means for detecting said leaked portion of said light; and e) an output face for out-coupling said light.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The precision light-guiding terminal of claim 1 wherein said means for leaking a portion of said light comprises a hole and said means for detecting said leaked portion of said light comprises a photodiode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fibers comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light; and d) an output face for out-coupling said light, said output face containing a diffraction grating for shaping and gutting said light.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fibers comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light; and d) an output face for out-coupling said light, said output face containing a diffraction grating for shaping and gutting said light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fibers, said light guiding terminal having a toughened surface and comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light; and d) an output face for out-coupling said light.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fibers, said light guiding terminal having a toughened surface and comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light; and d) an output face for out-coupling said light.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
76 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fiber bundles comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber bundle; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber bundle; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light, said tip portion containing a grating for shaping and guiding said light; and d) an output face for out-coupling of said light.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
76 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fiber bundles comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber bundle; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber bundle; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light, said tip portion containing a grating for shaping and guiding said light; and d) an output face for out-coupling of said light.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
88 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fiber bundles comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber bundle; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber bundle; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light, said tip portion containing a means for leaking a portion of said light; d) a means for detecting said leaked portion of said light; and e) an output face for out-coupling of said light.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
88 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fiber bundles comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber bundle; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber bundle; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light, said tip portion containing a means for leaking a portion of said light; d) a means for detecting said leaked portion of said light; and e) an output face for out-coupling of said light.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The precision light-guiding terminal of claim 6 wherein said means for leaking a portion of said light comprises a hole and said means for detecting said leaked portion of said light comprises a photodiode.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
77 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fiber bundles comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber bundle; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber bundle; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light; and d) an output face for out-coupling of said light, said output face containing a diffraction grating for shaping and guiding said light.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
77 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fiber bundles comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber bundle; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber bundle; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light; and d) an output face for out-coupling of said light, said output face containing a diffraction grating for shaping and guiding said light.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
73 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fiber bundles, said light guiding terminal having a roughened surface and comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber bundle; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber bundle; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light; and d) an output face for out-coupling of said light.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
73 words
A precision light-guiding terminal for optical fiber bundles, said light guiding terminal having a roughened surface and comprising: a) an insertion duct for receiving an end portion of an optical fiber bundle; b) an input face for in-coupling of light conducted by said optical fiber bundle; c) a non-planar tip portion for performing optical operations on said light and for guiding said light; and d) an output face for out-coupling of said light.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-12-25 | 1999-06-26 | 1999-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-12-25 | 2003-06-26 | 2003-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-12-25 | 2007-06-26 | 2007-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |