Patents Examined by Ellen E. Kong
  • Metal-coated IR-transmitting chalcogenide glass fibers
    Patent number: 5953478
    Abstract: Chalcogenide glass fibers are coated with metals. The products have impro bending strength and resistance to UV, visible light, and moisture. The metal coating may be applied by any method, such as dip coating or sputtering. Typical metals include In, Sn, Bi, Pb, Tl, Zn, Cd and C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Jasbinder S. Sanghera, Pablo C. Pureza, Ishwar Aggarwal