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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2003
Filed:
Jan. 03, 2002
Daniel David Harrison, Delanson, NY (US);
Deva Narayan Pattanayak, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Other;
Abstract
An optical transmission line is provided that includes optical deflectors disposed within the transmission line. The deflectors are adapted to deflect an optical data signal such that a portion of the optical data signal is refracted outside the transmission line. A portion of the optical data signal is internally reflected within the transmission line. A reflective coating is disposed along the periphery of the transmission line. The reflective coating also includes an aperture extending axially along the transmission line. The aperture is adapted to allow a portion of the respective optical data signal to escape outside the transmission line.