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Monitor device for laser systems transmitting laser light through optical fibers
Assignee: Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1982-07-01
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Granted: 1984-10-09
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Expires: 2002-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A monitor device for use in a laser system transmitting laser light through an optical fiber includes a heat-sensitive element which produces an output to monitor the laser system, the element being provided in a predetermined area of the fiber.
Inventors
- 👤 Katsuyoshi Sunago
- 👤 Shinya Takenaka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:05
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B18/00; A61B18/18; A61B18/20; G; G01; G01K; G01K17/00; G01K17/003; G01M; G01M11/00; G01M11/30; H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/0014; H02; H02H; H02H5/00; H02H5/04; A61B17/00; A61B2017/00017; A61B2017/00115; A61B2017/00119; A61B2018/00636; A61B2018/00898; A61B18/22; A61B2018/2247
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A monitor device for a laser system transmitting laser light through an optical fiber, comprising: an optical fiber; heat-sensitive means for producing an output to monitor the laser system, said means being attached to the exterior of said fiber at a predetermined, localized area of the fiber, said area being a small fraction of the total area of said fiber; and an abnormality detection circuit receiving an output of said heat-sensitive element for actuating safety means, said abnormality detection circuit comprising means for detecting both an abnormal increase and an abnormal decrease in laser power, said safety means being actuated for both conditions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A monitor device for a laser system transmitting laser light through an optical fiber, comprising: an optical fiber; heat-sensitive means for producing an output to monitor the laser system, said means being attached to the exterior of said fiber at a predetermined, localized area of the fiber, said area being a small fraction of the total area of said fiber; and an abnormality detection circuit receiving an output of said heat-sensitive element for actuating safety means, said abnormality detection circuit comprising means for detecting both an abnormal increase and an abnormal decrease in laser power, said safety means being actuated for both conditions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A monitor device according to claim 1, wherein said heat-sensitive means includes a plurality of heat-sensitive elements positioned at a plurality of locations in a longitudinal direction of the fiber, said monitor device further including logic circuit means for comparing the outputs from the respective heat-sensitive elements, to determine which part of the laser system is in an abnormal state.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-10-09 | 1988-04-09 | 1988-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-09 | 1992-04-09 | 1992-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-09 | 1996-04-09 | 1996-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |