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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 17, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2000
Applicant:
Inventor:
Victor M. Ilyashenko, Northborough, MA (US);
Assignee:
Getronics Wang Co. LLC, Billerica, MA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B29D 1/100 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B29D 1/100 ;
Abstract
Polymeric optical articles, including gradient index optical preforms and fiber produced therefrom, are described. Methods for producing the optical articles using platicizers and/or dopants in the sheathing of the articles are also described. Gradient index optical articles made according to the invention have excellent optical characteristics, enhanced mechanical properties and environmental stability, and enable more flexibility in the selection of materials.