| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 6485190 |
Compact, low cost in-line micro-optic components made with simplified soldering configuration an |
November 26, 2002 |
| The present invention discloses an improved in-line micro-optic component. The in-line micro-optic component includes an optical core attached to a first optical collimator by applying a first heat-curing epoxy. The in-line micro-optic component further includes a first gold-plated s |
| 6347170 |
Low-cost wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) coupler with more flexible and precise optical fa |
February 12, 2002 |
| The present invention discloses an improved wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) coupler. The WDM coupler includes a WDM filter attached to a first GRIN lens by applying a first heat-curing epoxy. The WDM coupler further includes the first GRIN lens inserted and fixed into a first holdi |
| 6282339 |
Reliable low-cost wavelength division multiplexed coupler with flexible and precise optical path |
August 28, 2001 |
| The present invention discloses an improved wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) coupler. The WDM coupler includes a WDM filter attached to a first GRIN lens by applying a first heat-curing epoxy of high viscosity. The high viscosity epoxy is applied on peripheral areas of the first GRI |
| 6246813 |
Reliable low-cost dual fiber optical collimator |
June 12, 2001 |
| The present invention discloses a method to fabricate an improved dual fiber optical collimator. The method includes the steps of a) Inserting a GRIN lens into and held by a first short glass tube 110 and inserting a dual fiber pigtail 130 into and held by a second short glass tube 115. |
| 6185347 |
Wavelength division multiplexed coupler |
February 6, 2001 |
| The present invention discloses an improved wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) coupler comprising a dual fiber collimator and a single fiber collimator. First, the dual fiber collimator includes a WDM filter attached to a first GRIN lens by applying a first heat-curing epoxy. The |
| 6167175 |
Method and system for providing an improved three port wavelength division multiplexer |
December 26, 2000 |
| A system and method for providing a wavelength division multiplexer is disclosed. In one aspect, the system and method include providing a housing for the wavelength division multiplexer. The housing includes a first port having a first aperture therein, a second port having a second |
| 6148126 |
Dual fiber optical collimator |
November 14, 2000 |
| This invention discloses a dual-fiber optical collimator. The collimator includes a dual fiber pigtail and a GRIN lens wherein the dual fiber pigtail securely fixed to the GRIN lens by a ultraviolet-curing epoxy and a first heat-curing bonding epoxy. The collimator further includes a gla |
| 6088142 |
System and method for precision wavelength monitoring |
July 11, 2000 |
| A system and method for monitoring a wavelength of light produced by a light source is disclosed. The system and method comprise a diffractor for diffracting the light. A first portion of the light is transmitted without diffraction and has a propagation direction. A second portion of th |
| 6067178 |
Multiple wavelength division multiplexer with reduced loss |
May 23, 2000 |
| A system and method for providing wavelength division multiplexer is disclosed. The wavelength division multiplexer is for separating an optical signal into a plurality of components. The wavelength division multiplexer includes a splitter and a plurality of isolators coupled to the |
| 5988892 |
Low cost and easy to use improved optical coupler |
November 23, 1999 |
| A system and method for providing an optical coupler is disclosed. In one aspect, the method and system include a plurality of optical fibers, a first covering, and a second covering. The plurality of optical fibers further include a first end, a second end, a fused portion between the |
| 5963686 |
Low cost, easy to build precision wavelength locker |
October 5, 1999 |
| A system and method providing a wavelength locker is disclosed. The method and system provide a high uniformity, low polarization sensitivity optical coupler. The optical coupler further comprises a first outer fiber and a second outer fiber. The first outer fiber and the second outer fi |
| 5946435 |
Method and system for providing an improved three port wavelength division multiplexer |
August 31, 1999 |
| A system and method for providing a wavelength division multiplexer is disclosed. In one aspect, the system and method include providing a housing for the wavelength division multiplexer. The housing includes a first port having a first aperture therein, a second port having a second |
| 5933260 |
Method and system for wavelength division multiplexer |
August 3, 1999 |
| A system and method for separating a component signal having a predetermined wavelength from a signal carried over a range of wavelengths is disclosed. The system comprises a first filter for transmitting light of the predetermined wavelength. The component signal is reflected rather |
| 5903692 |
Method and system for providing a high uniformity low polarization sensitivity optical coupler |
May 11, 1999 |
| A system and method for providing an optical coupler is disclosed. The method and system first places n optical fibers substantially parallel and in close proximity. The number n is odd. The n optical fibers include a center fiber having a first end and a second end. The method and syste |
| 5841591 |
Method and system for aligning a lens and a pigtail |
November 24, 1998 |
| A system and method for providing an optical collimator is disclosed. The collimator includes a lens, a pigtail, and a holder. The method and system include aligning the lens and the pigtail, affixing a position of the lens with respect to a position of the pigtail, and placing the lens |
| 5796893 |
Method and system for providing an improved optical coupler |
August 18, 1998 |
| A system and method for providing an optical coupler is disclosed. The system and method comprise providing a plurality of optical fibers formed together in parallel and providing a torch capable of maintaining a temperature of approximately 1200 degrees Celsius, plus or minus approx |
| 5661829 |
Optical isolator |
August 26, 1997 |
| A system and method for providing an optical isolator comprising a first collimating means, a core, and a second collimating means is disclosed. The first collimating means comprises at least a first optical fiber holder, a first lens, and a first collimator holder. The core comprises a |
