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Lightpen

CA 1263263 C · Owner: Persson, Sven Anders Roland · Inventors: Persson, Sven Anders Roland

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An optical cable intended for use in reading an optical information carrier comprising a light conductor for transmitting light from the carrier to a light-sensitive receiver. In order that the cable is easy to bend and for obtaining good resolution, the light conductor is manufactured from an easily bendable material. The end portion of the light conductor facing away from the light-sensitive receiver comprises a light conductor having a light reception angle which is less than the corresponding angle of the remaining portion of the light conductor.

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  • Granted November 28, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 28, 2006.
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FiledFebruary 27, 1986
GrantedNovember 28, 1989
Term endedNovember 28, 2006
Patent numberCA 1263263 C
Classification (IPC)G02B6/00 +2 more

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1987198919911993199519971999200120032005Application filedFeb 27, 1986Patent grantedNov 28, 1989Term endedNov 28, 2006

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