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Optical fibre polarizer
Assignee: STC PLC
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Filing: 1987-03-16
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2007-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A frequency selective optical polarizer is formed by pressing a length of single mode polarization maintaining fiber 12 against a ribbed plate 10 in order to generate a distributed strain pattern with a periodicity which causes for a particular optical frequency one of the guided modes to couple into an unguided mode while the other guided mode remains substantially uncoupled.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger J. Brambley
- 👤 David N. Payne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:21
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/10; G02B6/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A polariser which for a given optical frequency exhibits differential attenuation of light of two orthogonal planes of polarisation, which polariser is constituted by a length of polarisation maintaining single mode fibre strained at regular intervals along a region of its length at a periodicity that promotes, for said given frequency, coupling of one of the two orthogonally polarized guided modes of the fibre into an unguided mode, which coupling is strong compared with the coupling it induces at that given frequency between the other of the two orthogonally polarized guided mode of the fibre and any unguided mode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A polariser which for a given optical frequency exhibits differential attenuation of light of two orthogonal planes of polarisation, which polariser is constituted by a length of polarisation maintaining single mode fibre strained at regular intervals along a region of its length at a periodicity that promotes, for said given frequency, coupling of one of the two orthogonally polarized guided modes of the fibre into an unguided mode, which coupling is strong compared with the coupling it induces at that given frequency between the other of the two orthogonally polarized guided mode of the fibre and any unguided mode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A polariser as claimed in claim 1 wherein the fibre is strained at regular intervals along a region of its length by being pressed against a rib grating.
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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) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |