公开(公告)号：US06370297B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09282878

申请日：1999-03-31

申请人： Farhad Hakimi ,  Hosain Hakimi

发明人： Farhad Hakimi ,  Hosain Hakimi

IPC分类号： G02B626

CPC分类号： H01S3/094003 ,  G02B6/2826 ,  G02B6/2852 ,  H01S3/094019

摘要： An optical amplifier includes first and second optical fibers. The first optical fiber has a core, a first cladding surrounding the core and a second cladding surrounding the first cladding. The second optical fiber has an end physically coupled to a side portion of the first optical fiber. The end transmits light to the first cladding.

摘要翻译： 光放大器包括第一和第二光纤。 第一光纤具有芯，围绕芯的第一包层和围绕第一包层的第二包层。 第二光纤具有物理耦合到第一光纤的侧部的端部。 该端将光传输到第一包层。

公开(公告)号：US06363191B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09379932

申请日：1999-08-24

申请人： Frederick J. Gillham ,  Thomas R. Ouellette ,  David W. Stowe

发明人： Frederick J. Gillham ,  Thomas R. Ouellette ,  David W. Stowe

IPC分类号： G02B626

CPC分类号： G02B6/2852 ,  G02B6/2552 ,  G02B6/2835 ,  G02B6/3628 ,  G02B6/3829

摘要： An optical assembly has a miniature fiber optic bend fixedly attached to a substrate to form an integral assembly with an optical component also fixedly attached to the substrate. The assembly includes at least one optical fiber having an entering fiber portion and a return fiber portion. A miniature bend is formed in an intermediate portion that comprises an optical fiber portion between the entering fiber portion and the return fiber portion to provide a reversal of direction between the entering fiber portion and the return fiber portion. The entering fiber portion and the return fiber portion are preferably fixed in overlying relationship within a channel formed in the substrate. The resulting device is smaller, more environmentally stable, and more robust, because there is no relative motion between components. The resulting device also has fewer parts and processing steps to manufacture.

摘要翻译： 光学组件具有固定地连接到基板的微型光纤弯曲以形成整体组件，其中光学部件也固定地附接到基板。 组件包括至少一个具有进入纤维部分和返回纤维部分的光纤。 在包括进入纤维部分和返回纤维部分之间的光纤部分的中间部分中形成微小弯曲，以提供进入的纤维部分和返回纤维部分之间的方向的反转。 进入的纤维部分和返回纤维部分优选地在形成在基底中的通道内以相互重叠的关系固定。 由于组件之间没有相对运动，所得到的装置体积更小，环境更稳定，更坚固。 所得到的装置还具有较少的零件和加工步骤来制造。

公开(公告)号：US20020001434A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-03

申请号：US09877554

申请日：2001-06-08

发明人： Dan Kikinis

IPC分类号： G02B006/26

CPC分类号： G02B6/2852 ,  G02B6/4215 ,  G02B6/4289

摘要： An apparatus for interfacing optical signals to an optical fiber has a layered interface element with a first electrically conductive layer defining a first surface, a photoactive material layer in intimate contact with the first layer on a second surface opposite the first surface, a second electrically conductive layer in intimate contact with the photoactive material layer, confining the photoactive material layer between the first and second electrically conductive layers, and a third surface angularly disposed to the first surface and intersecting the photoactive material layer; and a pressure element having a contact surface translatable toward the first surface of the interface element, to urge an optical fiber positioned across the interface element into the first surface, and by local deformation of the optical fiber also into the third surface, creating thereby an intimate contact region between an edge of the photoactive layer intersecting the third surface and the optical fiber. Indentions may be provided in a fiber to facilitate engagement of elements.

摘要翻译： 用于将光信号与光纤接口的装置具有分层界面元件，其具有限定第一表面的第一导电层，与第一表面相对的第二表面与第一层紧密接触的光活性材料层，第二导电 层与光活性材料层紧密接触，将光活性材料层限制在第一和第二导电层之间，以及第三表面，其角度地设置在第一表面上并与光活性材料层相交; 以及压力元件，其具有可朝向所述界面元件的第一表面平移的接触表面，以将穿过所述界面元件的光纤推入所述第一表面，并且还通过所述光纤的局部变形也进入所述第三表面，由此产生 在与第三表面相交的光活性层的边缘与光纤之间的紧密接触区域。 可以在纤维中提供凹口以便于元件的接合。

公开(公告)号：US06295398B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-25

申请号：US09382072

申请日：1999-08-24

申请人： Frederick J. Gillham ,  Thomas R. Ouellette ,  David W. Stowe

发明人： Frederick J. Gillham ,  Thomas R. Ouellette ,  David W. Stowe

IPC分类号： G02B632

CPC分类号： G02B6/2852 ,  G02B6/2552 ,  G02B6/2835 ,  G02B6/3628 ,  G02B6/3829

摘要： A fiber optic device for changing direction along a fiber optic path is provided using an asymmetrical miniature bend. The fiber optic device with the miniature bend is particularly suitable for components in which one of the fiber portions lies close to a surface, such as a single sided splitter. A method of forming such an asymmetrical miniature bend in optical fibers is also provided. In one embodiment to form the asymmetrical bend, entering and exiting fiber portions are offset along parallel axes prior to bending an intermediate portion. In another embodiment, the intermediate portion is heated at a location that is offset from a bending axis.

摘要翻译： 使用不对称的微型弯曲来提供用于沿光纤路径改变方向的光纤设备。 具有微型弯曲的光纤设备特别适用于其中一个光纤部分靠近表面的部件，例如单面分离器。 还提供了在光纤中形成这种不对称微型弯曲的方法。 在形成不对称弯曲的一个实施例中，进入和离开纤维部分在弯曲中间部分之前沿着平行的轴线偏移。 在另一个实施例中，中间部分在偏离弯曲轴线的位置被加热。

公开(公告)号：US6122425A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US29837

申请日：1998-03-09

申请人： Paul Krill

发明人： Paul Krill

IPC分类号： G02B6/14 ,  G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/26

CPC分类号： G02B6/14 ,  G02B6/2852

摘要： An optical-fiber cable for the transmission of light has at least one flexible portion and an invariable curved line over at least a section (11A) of its length. The radius of curvature of this section, and the angle it subtends, are such that a predetermined portion of the intensity of an optical signal being transmitted through the cable is lost in the curved section. Preferably, the radius of curvature of this section is smaller than the smallest radius expected in the flexible portion of the cable. The curved section (11A) eliminates the influence of motion in the flexible portion of the cable on the transmitted signal, which are caused by variations in light leakage due to variations in radius in the flexible portion.

摘要翻译： PCT No.PCT / SE96 / 01130 Sec。 371日期1998年3月9日 102（e）1998年3月9日PCT PCT 1996年9月11日PCT公布。 公开号WO97 / 10524 日期1997年3月20日用于透射光的光纤电缆在其长度的至少一段（11A）上具有至少一个柔性部分和不变的曲线。 该部分的曲率半径及其对应的角度使得通过电缆传输的光信号的强度的预定部分在弯曲部分中丢失。 优选地，该部分的曲率半径小于电缆柔性部分中预期的最小半径。 弯曲部分（11A）消除了由于柔性部分中的半径变化引起的光泄漏的变化而导致的电缆柔性部分的运动对透射信号的影响。

公开(公告)号：US6077462A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-20

申请号：US26836

申请日：1998-02-20

申请人： David J. Lundin ,  Kevin M. Eliason

发明人： David J. Lundin ,  Kevin M. Eliason

IPC分类号： G02B6/00 ,  B29C33/38 ,  B29C33/40 ,  B29C33/50 ,  B29C33/56 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C39/02 ,  B29D11/00 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/28

CPC分类号： G02B6/001 ,  B29C33/405 ,  B29C33/50 ,  B29D11/00663 ,  B29C2059/023 ,  B29C33/565 ,  B29K2883/00 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  G02B6/02033 ,  G02B6/02066 ,  G02B6/2852 ,  Y10S264/50 ,  Y10S264/78 ,  Y10S425/044 ,  Y10S425/06

摘要： An apparatus and method for seamless closed mold microreplication using a one-piece expandable mold are disclosed. The apparatus includes an expandable mold having a plurality of microstructured features on the inner surface thereof. The apparatus also includes a means for elastically expanding the mold in order to remove the finished molded article. The expandable mold may be used to make seamless articles having microstructured features, such as an illumination device comprising a fiber core having a plurality of microstructured light extraction structures on the surface thereof.

公开(公告)号：US5995702A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US56144

申请日：1998-04-07

申请人： S.o slashed.ren Tj.o slashed.nneland

发明人： S.o slashed.ren Tj.o slashed.nneland

IPC分类号： G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/44 ,  G02B6/04

CPC分类号： G02B6/2852 ,  D04C1/12 ,  D10B2401/20 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  G02B6/441

摘要： In order to enhance the light output from a side illuminating optical structure comprising a plurality of elongate optical fibers, means is provided for ensuring a permanent compressive stress in the optical structure, for example a permanent compressive stress in the radial direction and/or in the axial direction. A variety of means are disclosed, for example a transparent tape member wound with tension helically around the optical structure, an elongate heat-shrinkable sleeve surrounding the structure, a plurality of rings provided along the structure to keep it under permanent compressive stress. Embodiments using braids are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 为了增强从包括多根细长光纤的侧面照明光学结构的光输出，提供了用于确保光学结构中的永久压缩应力的装置，例如径向方向上的永久压缩应力和/或 轴向。 公开了各种装置，例如围绕光学结构螺旋地卷绕的透明带构件，围绕结构的细长的热收缩套管，沿着结构设置的多个环以保持其处于永久压缩应力。 还公开了使用编织物的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US5982961A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-09

申请号：US931122

申请日：1997-09-16

申请人： Feng Pan ,  Kevin J. McCallion

发明人： Feng Pan ,  Kevin J. McCallion

IPC分类号： G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G02B6/26

CPC分类号： G02F1/0118 ,  G02B6/2826 ,  G02B6/2852 ,  G02B6/29332

摘要： An optical coupling device, or a compound waveguide, in which optical energy is coupled to or from an optical signal propagating along a transmitting waveguide is disclosed. The optical coupling device includes a thin film organic crystal waveguide positioned in optical proximity to a portion of the transmitting waveguide. The organic crystal waveguide has a first, coupling surface facing the transmitting waveguide through which the optical energy is coupled. The transmitting waveguide may be a fiber optic having at least some material removed along a side thereof to facilitate the coupling of optical energy between the fiber optic and the organic crystal waveguide. Polishing and lapping methods for producing the thin film organic crystal waveguide, with optically smooth surfaces, are also disclosed, as are organic salt implementations of the organic crystal.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种光耦合器件或复合波导，其中光能耦合到或沿着沿着发射波导传播的光信号耦合。 光耦合器件包括位于光接近传输波导的一部分的薄膜有机晶体波导。 有机晶体波导具有面向发射波导的第一耦合表面，光能通过该耦合表面耦合。 发射波导可以是具有沿其侧面去除的至少一些材料的光纤，以促进光纤与有机晶体波导之间的光能的耦合。 还公开了具有光学平滑表面的用于制造薄膜有机晶体波导的抛光和研磨方法，有机晶体的有机盐实施方案也是如此。

公开(公告)号：US5802225A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-01

申请号：US808243

申请日：1997-02-28

申请人： Holger Kuhlmann

发明人： Holger Kuhlmann

IPC分类号： G02B6/125 ,  G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/26

CPC分类号： G02B6/2852 ,  G02B6/125 ,  G02B6/4287 ,  G02B6/4274

摘要： Digital data in the form of a light signal is to be transmitted through an optical network of optical waveguides joined together at passive node points. The node points split or branch off the light signal from a primary waveguide into secondary or branch waveguides. The passive node points include special coupling surfaces respectively a coupling body including a flat surface and a prismatic structure arranged at the junction or head end of the secondary waveguide. The respective coupling surface or coupling body achieves an exactly defined maximum reflection of the light in the primary waveguide, i.e. constrains a major proportion of the light within the primary waveguide. Thus, maximum light power is maintained and transmitted along the primary waveguide, and at each node point a defined minimum light power is coupled into the respective secondary waveguides. In this manner, the overall light power transmission along the primary waveguide is increased and a greater number of passive node points can be used in the optical network.

摘要翻译： 光信号形式的数字数据将通过在被动节点处连接在一起的光波导的光网络传输。 节点将从初级波导的光信号分离或分支到次级或分支波导。 被动节点分别包括特殊耦合表面，耦合体包括平坦表面和布置在次级波导的连接点或头端处的棱镜结构。 相应的耦合表面或耦合体实现了初级波导中光的精确定义的最大反射，即限制主波导内的主要部分的光。 因此，保持最大光功率并沿初级波导传输，并且在每个节点处将限定的最小光功率耦合到相应的次级波导中。 以这种方式，沿着主波导的整体光功率传输增加，并且在光网络中可以使用更多数量的被动节点。

公开(公告)号：US5708499A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-13

申请号：US686075

申请日：1996-07-24

申请人： John L. Baden ,  Charles H. DuVall ,  Dean R. Frey ,  Stephen C. Mettler

发明人： John L. Baden ,  Charles H. DuVall ,  Dean R. Frey ,  Stephen C. Mettler

IPC分类号： G01M11/00 ,  G02B6/14 ,  G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G01N21/84

CPC分类号： G01M11/35 ,  G02B6/14 ,  G02B6/2852 ,  G02B6/4259 ,  G02B6/4289 ,  G02B6/4286

摘要： The present invention is a device which may be used to detect the presence of light in a single mode optical fiber while the optical fiber is in use, or to introduce light into an optical fiber. The device includes an identifier chip, and an associated, complementary shaped plate, each of which employ both microbending and macrobending portions. The chip and the plate are each formed of a single piece of material, although only the chip must be formed of an optically transmissive material. In use the chip is urged toward the plate with an optical fiber therebetween. Deformation of the fiber caused by the stress exerted by the chip and the plate will cause detectable light to be emitted through the chip if the fiber is live.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种可以用于在使用光纤时检测单模光纤中的光的存在或者将光引入到光纤中的装置。 该装置包括标识符芯片和相关联的互补形状的板，每个板都采用微弯曲部分和宏弯曲部分。 芯片和板均由单片材料形成，尽管只有芯片必须由光学透射材料形成。 在使用中，芯片被推向板上，其间具有光纤。 如果纤维是活的，由芯片和板施加的应力引起的纤维变形将导致可检测的光通过芯片发射。