公开(公告)号：US08655117B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13046648

申请日：2011-03-11

Applicant: Denis Donlagic ,  Simon Pevec ,  Edvard Cibula

Inventor： Denis Donlagic ,  Simon Pevec ,  Edvard Cibula

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: C03B37/14 ,  G01B1/00 ,  G01B11/18 ,  G01B2290/25 ,  G01D5/268 ,  G01L1/242 ,  G01L11/025

Abstract: Optical fiber sensors adapted to measure strain or pressure are disclosed. The optical fiber sensor has a lead-in optical fiber having an end surface at a forward end, and a first optical element having a body with an outer dimension, Do, a front end surface coupled to the lead-in optical fiber, a pedestal including a retracted surface that is spaced from the front end surface, the retracted surface at least partially defining an optical cavity, a gutter surrounding the pedestal, the gutter having a gutter depth defining an active region of length, L, the first optical element further exhibiting L/Do≧0.5. Also provided are systems including the optical fiber sensor, and methods for manufacturing and using the optical fiber sensor. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract translation: 公开了适于测量应变或压力的光纤传感器。 光纤传感器具有在前端具有端面的引入光纤，以及具有外部尺寸的主体Do的第一光学元件，连接到引入光纤的前端表面，基座 包括与所述前端表面间隔开的缩回表面，所述缩回表面至少部分地限定光学腔，围绕所述基座的沟槽，所述沟槽具有限定长度有效区域L的沟槽深度，所述第一光学元件进一步 显示L / Do> = 0.5。 还提供了包括光纤传感器的系统，以及用于制造和使用光纤传感器的方法。 提供了许多其他方面。

公开(公告)号：US08557129B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US13046659

申请日：2011-03-11

Applicant: Denis Donlagic ,  Simon Pevec

Inventor： Denis Donlagic ,  Simon Pevec

IPC: B29D11/00 ,  G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/264

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing optical devices are disclosed. The method includes providing a structure-forming fiber bonded to at least one other optical component, the structure-forming fiber having a preferentially-etchable portion including at least one radial etching boundary and at least one axial etching boundary, and etching the preferentially-etchable portion to the radial and axial etching boundaries to produce a precise optical structure. The preferentially-etchable portion may be removed through one or more radial openings in the structure-forming fiber. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract translation: 公开了制造光学器件的方法。 该方法包括提供结合到至少一个其它光学部件的结构形成光纤，所述结构形成光纤具有包括至少一个径向蚀刻边界和至少一个轴向蚀刻边界的优先蚀刻部分，并蚀刻优先蚀刻的 部分到径向和轴向蚀刻边界以产生精确的光学结构。 可优先蚀刻的部分可以通过结构形成纤维中的一个或多个径向开口去除。 提供了许多其他方面。

公开(公告)号：US20120229793A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13046648

申请日：2011-03-11

Applicant: Denis Donlagic ,  Simon Pevec ,  Edvard Cibula

Inventor： Denis Donlagic ,  Simon Pevec ,  Edvard Cibula

IPC: G01B11/16 ,  B29D11/00 ,  G02B6/00

CPC classification number: C03B37/14 ,  G01B1/00 ,  G01B11/18 ,  G01B2290/25 ,  G01D5/268 ,  G01L1/242 ,  G01L11/025

Abstract: Optical fiber sensors adapted to measure strain or pressure are disclosed. The optical fiber sensor has a lead-in optical fiber having an end surface at a forward end, and a first optical element having a body with an outer dimension, Do, a front end surface coupled to the lead-in optical fiber, a pedestal including a retracted surface that is spaced from the front end surface, the retracted surface at least partially defining an optical cavity, a gutter surrounding the pedestal, the gutter having a gutter depth defining an active region of length, L, the first optical element further exhibiting L/Do≧0.5. Also provided are systems including the optical fiber sensor, and methods for manufacturing and using the optical fiber sensor. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract translation: 公开了适于测量应变或压力的光纤传感器。 光纤传感器具有在前端具有端面的引入光纤，以及具有外部尺寸的主体Do的第一光学元件，连接到引入光纤的前端表面，基座 包括与所述前端表面间隔开的缩回表面，所述缩回表面至少部分地限定光学腔，围绕所述基座的沟槽，所述沟槽具有限定长度有效区域L的沟槽深度，所述第一光学元件进一步 显示L /Do≥0.5。 还提供了包括光纤传感器的系统，以及用于制造和使用光纤传感器的方法。 提供了许多其他方面。

公开(公告)号：US20120228259A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13046659

申请日：2011-03-11

Applicant: Denis Donlagic ,  Simon Pevec

Inventor： Denis Donlagic ,  Simon Pevec

IPC: G02B1/12

CPC classification number: G02B6/264

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing optical devices are disclosed. The method includes providing a structure-forming fiber bonded to at least one other optical component, the structure-forming fiber having a preferentially-etchable portion including at least one radial etching boundary and at least one axial etching boundary, and etching the preferentially-etchable portion to the radial and axial etching boundaries to produce a precise optical structure. The preferentially-etchable portion may be removed through one or more radial openings in the structure-forming fiber. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract translation: 公开了制造光学器件的方法。 该方法包括提供结合到至少一个其它光学部件的结构形成光纤，所述结构形成光纤具有包括至少一个径向蚀刻边界和至少一个轴向蚀刻边界的优先蚀刻部分，并蚀刻优先蚀刻的 部分到径向和轴向蚀刻边界以产生精确的光学结构。 可优先蚀刻的部分可以通过结构形成纤维中的一个或多个径向开口去除。 提供了许多其他方面。