公开(公告)号：US20090095024A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US12272101

申请日：2008-11-17

Applicant: Tatsuo NAGASHIMA ,  Tomoharu Hasegawa ,  Seiki Ohara ,  Naoki Sugimoto

Inventor： Tatsuo NAGASHIMA ,  Tomoharu Hasegawa ,  Seiki Ohara ,  Naoki Sugimoto

IPC: C03B37/075

CPC classification number: G02B6/02371 ,  C03B37/0124 ,  C03B37/01254 ,  C03B2201/60 ,  C03B2201/62 ,  C03B2201/78 ,  C03B2203/16 ,  C03B2203/42 ,  C03C13/048 ,  G02B6/02333 ,  G02B6/02366

Abstract: To provide a process for producing an air cladding type optical fiber by a method other than extrusion molding.A process for producing an optical fiber comprising a hollow glass fiber with an optical transmission glass held to extend in its axial direction at its center, which process comprises a step of heating and drawing a glass rod having three or more holes with an equal diameter provided around its center axis to extend in its axial direction where the distance between each hole and the axis is mutually equal and the distance between adjacent holes is mutually equal, and a portion surrounded by such holes will constitute said optical transmission glass, while applying pressure to expand the holes with one end of the rod closed, to form a preform wherein glass between the holes is in a plate form, and subjecting the preform to wire drawing to form an optical fiber in which said optical transmission glass is held by plate glass.

Abstract translation: 提供通过除挤出成型以外的方法制造空气包层型光纤的方法。 一种制造光纤的方法，该光纤包括中空玻璃纤维，该中空玻璃纤维具有保持其轴向在其中心延伸的光学透射玻璃，该方法包括加热和拉制具有三个或更多个具有相同直径的孔的玻璃棒的步骤 围绕其中心轴线延伸，每个孔和轴之间的距离相互相等并且相邻孔之间的距离相互相等，并且由这些孔包围的部分将构成所述光学透射玻璃，同时施加压力 在孔的一端封闭的情况下扩大孔，形成预成型件，其中，孔之间的玻璃呈板状，并对预成型件进行拉丝，形成光学玻璃。

公开(公告)号：US20060293161A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US10556978

申请日：2004-04-20

Applicant: Matthew Frey

Inventor： Matthew Frey

IPC: C03C12/00 ,  C03C12/02

CPC classification number: C03C12/02 ,  C03B19/102 ,  C03B19/1045 ,  C03B19/1055 ,  C03B2201/30 ,  C03B2201/40 ,  C03B2201/42 ,  C03B2201/60 ,  C03C3/062 ,  C03C3/122 ,  C03C3/127 ,  C03C10/00 ,  C04B35/462 ,  C04B35/653 ,  C04B2235/3213 ,  C04B2235/3215 ,  C04B2235/3217 ,  C04B2235/3244 ,  C04B2235/3272 ,  C04B2235/3284 ,  C04B2235/3298 ,  C04B2235/3418 ,  C04B2235/528 ,  C04B2235/9653 ,  G02B5/128 ,  Y10T428/2982

Abstract: The present invention relates to microspheres (i.e., beads) that comprise titania and bismuth oxide. The glass microspheres further comprise zirconia. The invention also relates to retroreflective articles, and in particular pavement markings, comprising such microspheres.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包含二氧化钛和氧化铋的微球（即珠粒）。 玻璃微球还包括氧化锆。 本发明还涉及包括这种微球的逆向反射制品，特别是路面标记。

公开(公告)号：US07142756B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-28

申请号：US10123072

申请日：2002-04-12

Applicant: Emilia Anderson ,  Wesley A. King ,  Yoel Fink ,  Lori Pressman

Inventor： Emilia Anderson ,  Wesley A. King ,  Yoel Fink ,  Lori Pressman

IPC: G02B6/02 ,  G02B6/20 ,  G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/021 ,  B29D11/00721 ,  C03B37/027 ,  C03B37/02718 ,  C03B37/029 ,  C03B37/0756 ,  C03B2201/10 ,  C03B2201/28 ,  C03B2201/30 ,  C03B2201/32 ,  C03B2201/34 ,  C03B2201/50 ,  C03B2201/54 ,  C03B2201/60 ,  C03B2201/82 ,  C03B2201/86 ,  C03B2203/14 ,  C03B2203/16 ,  C03B2203/18 ,  C03B2203/223 ,  C03B2203/225 ,  C03B2203/42 ,  C03B2205/08 ,  C03B2205/09 ,  C03B2205/10 ,  C03B2205/40 ,  C03B2205/72 ,  C03C3/064 ,  C03C3/07 ,  C03C3/072 ,  C03C3/102 ,  C03C3/122 ,  C03C3/142 ,  C03C3/16 ,  C03C3/321 ,  C03C3/326 ,  C03C13/008 ,  C03C13/041 ,  C03C13/042 ,  C03C13/043 ,  C03C13/044 ,  C03C13/046 ,  C03C13/048 ,  C03C25/105 ,  C03C25/1061 ,  G02B6/02 ,  G02B6/02052 ,  G02B6/02066 ,  G02B6/02123 ,  G02B6/02261 ,  G02B6/023 ,  G02B6/02304 ,  G02B6/03694 ,  G02B6/126 ,  G02B6/29319 ,  G02B6/29356 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/305 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B2006/12116 ,  G02B2006/12195 ,  G02F1/0115 ,  G02F1/365 ,  H01S3/06729

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention features a fiber waveguide having a waveguide axis, including a first portion extending along the waveguide axis, and a second portion different from the first portion extending along the waveguide axis surrounding the first portion, wherein at least one of the first and second portions comprises a chalcogenide glass selected from the group consisting of Selenium chalcogenide glasses and Tellurium chalcogenide glasses, both the first and second portions have a viscosity greater than 103 Poise at some temperature, T, and the fiber waveguide is a photonic crystal fiber.

Abstract translation: 一方面，本发明的特征在于具有波导轴线的光纤波导，其包括沿着波导轴线延伸的第一部分，以及不同于围绕第一部分的波导轴延伸的第一部分的第二部分，其中至少一个 第一和第二部分包括选自硫属硫族化合物玻璃和硫化碲化镉玻璃的硫属化物玻璃，第一和第二部分的粘度大于10℃，在某些温度T和 光纤波导是光子晶体光纤。

公开(公告)号：US20060120678A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11004344

申请日：2004-12-02

Applicant: Upendra Manyam ,  Kanishka Tankala

Inventor： Upendra Manyam ,  Kanishka Tankala

IPC: G02B6/032

CPC classification number: C03B37/0279 ,  C03B37/02754 ,  C03B37/02763 ,  C03B37/02781 ,  C03B2201/31 ,  C03B2201/60 ,  C03B2201/70 ,  C03B2201/80 ,  C03B2201/86 ,  C03B2203/14 ,  C03B2203/18 ,  C03B2203/42 ,  G02B6/02357 ,  G02B6/032 ,  G02B6/0365

Abstract: An optical fiber having a length can include a core and at least one cladding disposed about the core, where the one cladding can comprise at least first volumetric regions having a first refractive index n1 and second volumetric regions having a second refractive index n2, different from n1, and the first and second volumetric regions in any cross-section taken through the fiber can be randomly intermingled with one another, where the random intermingling of the first and second volumetric regions changes with changes in the location of the cross-section along the length of the fiber.

Abstract translation: 具有长度的光纤可以包括芯和围绕芯设置的至少一个包层，其中一个包层可以包括具有第一折射率n 1的第一体积区域和具有第一体积区域的第二体积区域， 与n 1不同的第二折射率n 2，以及通过光纤的任何横截面中的第一和第二体积区域可以彼此随机地混合， 其中第一和第二体积区域的随机混合随着沿着纤维长度的横截面位置的变化而改变。

公开(公告)号：US20040167010A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10474217

申请日：2003-09-29

Inventor： Tatsuhiro Sato ,  Nobumasa Yoshida ,  Akira Fujinoki

IPC: C04B035/505

CPC classification number: C03C3/125 ,  C03B19/06 ,  C03B19/12 ,  C03B2201/60 ,  C03C1/006 ,  C03C4/0071 ,  C04B35/44 ,  H01S3/1611 ,  H01S3/1643

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a transparent ceramics which exhibits favorable slope efficiency well comparable to that of a single crystal when employed in solid lasers, yet having a uniform quality and internally free from pores, foreign matters, or granular structures. Another object of the present invention is to provide a production method therefor. The above problems have been overcome by a transparent YAGnullceramics (YAG: Y3Al5O12) the physical properties thereof is improved by doping a metallic element, provided that the concentration of the doped metallic elements is in a range of from 0.1 to 20% by weight, that the concentration of nitrogen is 500 ppm or lower, that said ceramics has pores and foreign matters accounting for less than 100 mm2 per 100 cm3 as expressed by their projected area, and that it has an internal transmittance for visible radiations of 50 %/cm of higher. The metallic element for doping the YAGnullceramic is Nd.

Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是提供一种透明陶瓷，其在固体激光器中使用时具有良好的与单晶相当的斜率效率，但是具有均匀的质量并且内部没有孔，异物或颗粒结构。 本发明的另一个目的是提供一种生产方法。 通过透明YAG陶瓷（YAG：Y3Al5O12）克服了上述问题，通过掺杂金属元素改善其物理性能，只要掺杂的金属元素的浓度在0.1至20重量％的范围内 氮的浓度为500ppm以下，所述陶瓷具有由其投影面积表示的孔隙和异物占100cm 3的小于100mm 2，并且其具有内部透射率 50％/ cm以上的可见辐射。 用于掺杂YAG陶瓷的金属元素是Nd。

公开(公告)号：US06645424B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-11

申请号：US10145177

申请日：2002-05-13

Applicant: Hu Chun Yi ,  Jacques Y. Guigné ,  John J. Moore

Inventor： Hu Chun Yi ,  Jacques Y. Guigné ,  John J. Moore

IPC: B29C3502

CPC classification number: C03B19/108 ,  C03B19/1005 ,  C03B2201/60 ,  C03B2201/62 ,  C03C14/004 ,  C03C2214/20 ,  C03C2214/30

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the preparation of in-situ formation of a series of glass-ceramic composites by the Self-propagating High temperature Synthesis (SHS) technique with advantages of processing simplicity as well as the potential of cost savings. The materials produced by the technique contain crystalline TiB2 phase and have either a pure glassy matrix or a glass matrix with partial devitrification based on the Al2O3—CaO system. The materials can potentially be used for infrared light transmission and for other high temperature applications. These materials can also be produced with relatively high porosity.

公开(公告)号：US09096455B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US12960638

申请日：2010-12-06

Applicant: Daniel J. Gibson ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Frederic H. Kung ,  Ishwar D. Aggarwal

Inventor： Daniel J. Gibson ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Frederic H. Kung ,  Ishwar D. Aggarwal

IPC: C03B37/027 ,  C03B37/075 ,  C03B37/012 ,  G02B6/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/02338 ,  C03B37/0122 ,  C03B37/0279 ,  C03B2201/60 ,  C03B2201/80 ,  C03B2201/84 ,  C03B2201/86 ,  C03B2203/14 ,  C03B2203/222 ,  C03B2203/42 ,  G02B6/02328 ,  G02B6/02347

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a photonic bad gap fiber and/or fiber preform with a central structured region comprising a first non-silica based glass and a jacket comprising a second non-silica based glass surrounding the central structured region, where the Littleton softening temperature of the second glass is at least one but no more than ten degrees Celsius lower than the Littleton softening temperature of the first glass, or where the base ten logarithm of the glass viscosity in poise of the second glass is at least 0.01 but no more than 2 lower than the base ten logarithm of the glass viscosity in poise of the first glass at a fiber draw temperature. Also disclosed is a method of making a photonic bad gap fiber and/or fiber preform.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及具有中心结构化区域的光子不良间隙纤维和/或纤维预制件，该中心结构化区域包括第一非二氧化硅基玻璃和包含围绕中心结构化区域的第二非二氧化硅基玻璃的护套，其中Littleton 第二玻璃的软化温度比第一玻璃的利特尔顿软化温度低至少一个但不超过十摄氏度，或者第二玻璃的玻璃粘度的基准十对数至少为0.01，但是没有 在纤维拉伸温度下，第一玻璃的玻璃粘度的基数为10以下的基准值低于2。 还公开了制造光子不良间隙纤维和/或纤维预制件的方法。

公开(公告)号：US08571371B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US13160760

申请日：2011-06-15

Applicant: Daniel J. Gibson ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Frederic H. Kung ,  Pablo C Pureza ,  Robert E Miklos ,  Guillermo R. Villalobos ,  Leslie Brandon Shaw ,  Ishwar D. Aggarwal

Inventor： Daniel J. Gibson ,  Jasbinder S. Sanghera ,  Frederic H. Kung ,  Pablo C Pureza ,  Robert E Miklos ,  Guillermo R. Villalobos ,  Leslie Brandon Shaw ,  Ishwar D. Aggarwal

IPC: G02B6/032

CPC classification number: C03B37/0122 ,  C03B37/01274 ,  C03B2201/06 ,  C03B2201/60 ,  C03B2201/62 ,  C03B2201/70 ,  C03B2201/78 ,  C03B2201/86 ,  C03B2201/88 ,  C03B2203/14 ,  C03B2203/16 ,  C03B2203/42 ,  C03C3/321 ,  C03C4/10 ,  C03C13/043 ,  G02B6/02328 ,  G02B6/02347

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a substantially void-free preform for a microstructured optical fiber using a one-step process is provided. A preform is prepared from specialty glasses using a direct extrusion method. A die for use with the direct extrusion method is also provided, and a method for drawing the preform into a HC-PBG fiber for use in transmitting infra-red wavelength light is also provided. The preform comprises an outer jacket made of solid glass, a cladding having a plurality of air holes arranged in a desired pattern within the jacket, and a core which is hollow.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于使用一步法制造用于微结构光纤的基本上无空隙的预制件的方法和装置。 使用直接挤出法从特种玻璃制备预制件。 还提供了一种用于直接挤压方法的模具，还提供了一种用于将预成型件拉制成用于传输红外波长光的HC-PBG纤维的方法。 预成型件包括由实心玻璃制成的外套，具有以夹套内的所需图案布置的多个气孔的包层和中空的芯。

公开(公告)号：US20100118388A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-13

申请号：US12617316

申请日：2009-11-12

Applicant: Alain Pastouret ,  Ekaterina Burov ,  David Boivin ,  Christine Collet ,  Olivier Cavani

Inventor： Alain Pastouret ,  Ekaterina Burov ,  David Boivin ,  Christine Collet ,  Olivier Cavani

IPC: H01S3/17 ,  G02B6/02

CPC classification number: H01S3/06716 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C01F7/34 ,  C01F7/441 ,  C01P2002/52 ,  C01P2004/64 ,  C03B37/01838 ,  C03B37/01853 ,  C03B2201/10 ,  C03B2201/12 ,  C03B2201/14 ,  C03B2201/28 ,  C03B2201/31 ,  C03B2201/60 ,  C03B2201/70 ,  C03C4/0071 ,  C03C13/04 ,  C03C14/006 ,  C03C2214/16 ,  H01S3/1608 ,  H01S3/169 ,  H01S3/176 ,  Y02P40/57

Abstract: Disclosed is an amplifying optical fiber having a central core and an optical cladding surrounding the central core. The central core is based on a silica matrix that includes nanoparticles, which are composed of a matrix material that includes doping ions of at least one rare earth element. The amplifying optical fiber can be employed, for example, in an optical amplifier and an optical laser.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有中心芯和围绕中心芯的光学包层的放大光纤。 中心芯基于包括纳米颗粒的二氧化硅基质，其由包括掺杂至少一种稀土元素的离子的基质材料组成。 放大光纤可以用于例如光放大器和光学激光器中。

公开(公告)号：US07677059B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US10537179

申请日：2004-08-12

Applicant: Atsushi Mori ,  Masao Kato ,  Kouji Enbutsu ,  Shinichi Aozasa ,  Kiyoshi Oikawa ,  Takashi Kurihara ,  Kazuo Fujiura ,  Makoto Shimizu ,  Kouji Shikano

Inventor： Atsushi Mori ,  Masao Kato ,  Kouji Enbutsu ,  Shinichi Aozasa ,  Kiyoshi Oikawa ,  Takashi Kurihara ,  Kazuo Fujiura ,  Makoto Shimizu ,  Kouji Shikano

IPC: C03B37/022

CPC classification number: C03B37/01211 ,  C03B37/0122 ,  C03B37/01268 ,  C03B37/02781 ,  C03B2201/30 ,  C03B2201/60 ,  C03B2201/86 ,  C03B2203/10 ,  C03B2203/12 ,  C03B2203/14 ,  C03B2203/16 ,  C03B2203/22 ,  C03B2203/42 ,  C03B2205/10 ,  C03C13/048 ,  G02B6/02028 ,  G02B6/02214 ,  G02B6/02252 ,  G02B6/02266 ,  G02B6/02276 ,  G02B6/02333 ,  G02B6/02338 ,  G02B6/02347 ,  G02B6/02361 ,  G02B6/02366 ,  G02B6/02371 ,  G02B6/03627 ,  G02B6/03633 ,  G02B6/03644

Abstract: A fabrication method of an optical fiber using as a core material tellurite glass. The method includes a first process of molding a tellurite glass melt into a mold, the mold having a plurality of convex portions defining an inner wall, which portions run parallel to each other in a longitudinal direction in order to make a polygon columnar glass preform, and a second process of inserting the glass preform into a cylindrical jacket tube made of tellurite glass and carrying out fiber-drawing under pressure so as to maintain or enlarge air holes which are gaps generated between the glass preform and the jacket tube.

Abstract translation: 使用碲化硅玻璃作为芯材的光纤的制造方法。 该方法包括将碲酸盐玻璃熔体模制成模具的第一工艺，该模具具有限定内壁的多个凸起部分，该多个凸部部分在纵向方向上彼此平行地延伸以制造多边形柱状玻璃预制件， 以及将玻璃预成型件插入由碲化物玻璃制成的圆筒形套管中并在压力下进行纤维拉伸以便保持或扩大在玻璃预制件和护套管之间产生间隙的气孔的第二过程。