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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 11, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2006
Paul B. Koeneman, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Timothy E. Dimmick, Oviedo, FL (US);
Kevin R. Harper, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Curtis R. Niemeier, Indialantic, FL (US);
Todd E. Deese, Malabar, FL (US);
Paul Pilipovich, Satellite Beach, FL (US);
Paul B. Koeneman, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Timothy E. Dimmick, Oviedo, FL (US);
Kevin R. Harper, Palm Bay, FL (US);
Curtis R. Niemeier, Indialantic, FL (US);
Todd E. Deese, Malabar, FL (US);
Paul Pilipovich, Satellite Beach, FL (US);
Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL (US);
Abstract
A system for exciting flexural waves on an optical fiber () is provided. The system includes a substrate (), an actuator (), and a mechanical optical fiber coupling (). The actuator is formed of an electromechanical transducer material. The actuator is mounted on the substrate. The mechanical optical fiber coupling (for example, an adhesive media) forms a secure mechanical connection between the actuator and the optical fiber. The mechanical optical fiber coupling is configured for communicating mechanical vibrations from the actuator to the optical fiber. However, it should be understood that the mechanical optical fiber coupling is exclusive of a tapered horn.