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US3743560A
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Method of forming optical image transmitting devices
Assignee: Rank Organization Ltd
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Filing: 1971-05-07
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-05-07
Abstract
Abstract AN IMAGE TRANSMITTING DEVICE IS MADE BY BRINGING TOGETHER SEVERAL SEPARATE OPTICAL FIBERS TO FORM A FLAT TAPE. THE TAPE IS CUT INTO SEPARATE LEGTHS AFTER THE FIBRES HAVE BEEN CAUSED TO ADHERE TO ONE ANOTHER. THE LENGTHS ARE STACKED AND THE ENDS AT LEAST OF THE STACKED TAPES BONDED TOGETHER. APPARATUS FOR MAKING THE IMAGE TRANSMITTING DEVICE INCORPORATES A DEVICE FOR BRINGING INDIVIDUAL FIBRES TOGETHER TO FORM A TAPE, MEANS FOR CUTTING THE TAPE INTO LENGTHS AND MEANS SUCH AS A CHANNEL IN WHICH THE CUT LENGTHS OF TAPE ARE STACKED.
Inventors
- 👤 M Western
Bibliographic Details
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US
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CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B37/00; C03B37/10; C03B37/14; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4479; G02B6/448; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1052
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |