Patents by Inventor Edwin A. Kindler

Edwin A. Kindler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • High-strength fluoride glass fibers and process of making
    Patent number: 4898777
    Abstract: A novel solution of H.sub.3 BO.sub.3 dissolved in strong hydrochloric or nitric acid is used to etch fluoride glass preforms used to manufacture fluoride glass fibers. Because of the excellent cleaning ability of the present solution, as well as the absence of sub-micron deposits, the resulting fibers have excellent bending strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: Infrared Fiber Systems
    Inventors: Edwin A. Kindler, Danh C. Tran