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Optical coupler

CA 2017105 C · Owner: Takahashi, Keiichi · Inventors: Takahashi, Keiichi; Kaihara, Shigeru

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In an optical coupler for dividing or combining lights of different wavelengths, at least one wavelength separating filter connector terminal is provided at least one light input and output terminals. The wavelength separating filter connector comprises first and second optical fibers which are in contact with each other by placing an optical wavelength separating filter film between the first and second optical fibers, so that an isolation is large between separated lights.

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  • Filed May 18, 1990 and granted August 23, 1994. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 18, 2010.
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FiledMay 18, 1990
GrantedAugust 23, 1994
Term endedMay 18, 2010
Patent numberCA 2017105 C
Classification (IPC)G02B6/28 +2 more

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1991199319951997199920012003200520072009Application filedMay 18, 1990Patent grantedAug 23, 1994Term endedMay 18, 2010

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