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Method and apparatus for detecting interruptions in the transmission of light signals

CA 1196969 A · Owner: Cabloptic S.A. · Inventors: Wiedmer, Jean-Pierre

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A method and apparatus for the detection of interruptions of light signal transmissions are disclosed wherein, on simultaneously sending light signals from an emitter to, a receiver, light signals pass through a loop of fiber optics and a direct circuit comprised of a transparent block. The detection of interrutions of light signal transmission is subject to cessation of simultaneous receipt of a first signal and a second signal normally received by the receiver.

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  • Granted November 19, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 19, 2002.
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FiledFebruary 16, 1983
GrantedNovember 19, 1985
Term endedNovember 19, 2002
Patent numberCA 1196969 A
Classification (IPC)G08B13/12 +2 more

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1984198619881990199219941996199820002002Application filedFeb 16, 1983Patent grantedNov 19, 1985Term endedNov 19, 2002

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