Title: Optical waveguide coating assembly

Abstract: A coating assembly including a recessed housing for receiving a split coating die, and a thrust block for urging the die against a die closing plate. Aligned passages extending through each of the elements are accessed through a split or slot in the side of each element so that an optical waveguide can be inserted into the apparatus from the side, rather than threaded endwise through the apparatus. Liquid coating material is introduced into the passages, the coating die serving to determine the thickness of the coating which is ultimately formed upon the waveguides.

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Inventors: Knowles, Daniel H. (Painted Post, NY, US)

Application Number: 935509
Filing Date: 1978-08-21
Publication_date: 1980-03-25
Assignee: Corning Glass Works (Corning, NY)
Primary Class(es): 118/405 65/529, 118/DIG18, 427/434.7
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US Patent Ref:

3960530

Jun, 1976

Ixengar

118/405.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Schilling, Richard L.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Zebrowski; Walter S., Patty, Jr.; Clarence R., Kurtz; Richard E.