Patent ID: 8529804
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: B29D,B82Y,G02B

Abstract:
1. A method for making a modified optical fiber comprises a fiber spooling process, comprising: a) providing a template or mold with mirror image topography on a surface resembling a desired result topography of the modified optical fiber, wherein at least one optical fiber has a Tg; c) positioning the modified optical fiber circumferentially around the at least a first drum, wherein the modified optical fiber can completely surround a circumferential surface of the first drum or only make physical contact with a portion of circumferential surface of the first drum; d) spooling the modified optical fiber along a spooling system comprising at least the first drum by rotating the first drum; e) increasing a surface temperature of the modified optical fiber; f) pressing the modified optical fiber against the template or mold by pulling the modified optical fiber through the spooling system which provides tension on the modified optical fiber; g) transferring the mirror image topography to the modified optical fiber to form the desired result topography; h) allowing the modified optical fiber to cool; and i) releasing the template or mold from the modified optical fiber.