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Method of fusion splicing single-mode optical fibers using an arc discharge

CA 1288223 C · Owner: Osato, Yasukuni · Inventors: Osato, Yasukuni; Suzuki, Masao; Kawata, Osamu

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A method of fusion splicing single-mode optical fibers, in which an offset distance D, between the axes of the optical fibers subjected to fusion splicing is, measured when the axes of the cores of the optical fibers are aligned with one another. The arc discharge time current and/or energy is determined according to the measured distance D.

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  • Granted September 3, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 3, 2008.
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FiledSeptember 6, 1985
GrantedSeptember 3, 1991
Term endedSeptember 3, 2008
Patent numberCA 1288223 C
Classification (IPC)C03B23/20 +1 more

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19861989199219951998200120042007Application filedSep 6, 1985Patent grantedSep 3, 1991Term endedSep 3, 2008

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