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Method of producing an optical fibre having a core which has a non-circular cross-section and double crucible for use in this method

CA 1187289 A · Owner: N.V. Philips Gloeilampenfabrieken · Inventors: Jochem, Cornelis M.G.; Severin, Petrus J.W.

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An optical glass fibre having a circular cross-section and having a core which has a non-circular cross-section is produced while using a double crucible, the outer crucible having been provided with a ring-shaped channel of which at least one of the boundary walls has a non-circular cross-section. The glass in the outer crucible is passed through this channel before it is contacted with the glass in the inner crucible.

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  • Granted May 21, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 21, 2002.
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FiledAugust 27, 1981
GrantedMay 21, 1985
Term endedMay 21, 2002
Patent numberCA 1187289 A
Classification (IPC)C03B37/00 +2 more

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1982198519881991199419972000Application filedAug 27, 1981Patent grantedMay 21, 1985Term endedMay 21, 2002

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