US3563630A
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Rectangular dielectric optical wave-guide of width about one-half wave-length of the transmitted light
Assignee: Boeing North American Inc
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Filing: 1966-12-07
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1986-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A DIELECTRIC WAVEGUIDE CONSISTING OF A RIBBON OF DIELECTRIC MATERIAL OF TRANSVERSE DIMENSIONS NEAR THE WAVELENGTH OF THE INFARED, ULTRAVIOLET OR VISIBLE LIGHT TO BE TRANSMITTING AND WHICH IS MOUNTED ON A DIELECTRIC LAYER CARRIED BY A SUBSTRATE. SAID RIBBON HAVING AN INDEX OF REFRACTION GREATER THAN THAT OF THE DIELECTRIC LAYER AND FURTHER BEING CLADDED WITH A METAL LAYER. THIS INVENTION RELATES TO AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE AND MORE PARTICULARLY TO A DIELECTRIC WAVEGUIDE CAPABLE OF PROPAGATING INFARED, VISIBLE, OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, AND HAVING CROSSSECTIONAL DIMENSIONS COMPARABLE TO THE WAVELENGTH OF THE GUIDED LIGHT.
Inventors
- 👤 Dean B Anderson
- 👤 Rudolf R August
- 👤 William A Mcdowell
- 👤 Siegfried G Plonski
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2026-10-23 10:12
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/10; G02B6/12; G02B6/122; F; F02; F02D; F02D41/00; F02D41/02; F02D41/14; F02D41/1438; F02D41/1444; F02D41/1454; F02D41/1456
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |