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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2006
Henry A. Blauvelt, San Marino, CA (US);
David W. Vernooy, Sierra Madre, CA (US);
Joel S. Paslaski, Alhambra, CA (US);
Guido Hunzicker, Altadena, CA (US);
Henry A. Blauvelt, San Marino, CA (US);
David W. Vernooy, Sierra Madre, CA (US);
Joel S. Paslaski, Alhambra, CA (US);
Guido Hunzicker, Altadena, CA (US);
HOYA Corporation USA, San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
A substantially flat upper cladding surface over a waveguide core facilitates transverse-coupling between assembled waveguides, and/or provides mechanical alignment and/or support. An embedding medium may be employed for securing optical assemblies and protecting optical surfaces thereof. Structural elements fabricated with a low-profile core may be employed for providing mechanical alignment and/or support, aiding in the encapsulation process, and so forth.