Multi-stage fiber processing system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9028158
APP PUB NO 20120183266A1
SERIAL NO

13354090

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A multi-stage fiber processing system comprises first and second fiber holders configured to hold respective portions of at least one fiber and a plurality of heat sources arranged between the first and second fiber holders and configured to provide a heat zone that axially extends about the at least on fiber. The first and second fiber holders can be configured to translate away from each other for tapering. The plurality of heat sources can include two 3 electrode heat sources that deliver an extended, substantially isothermic heat field axially about the fiber. All but one heat source can be turned off to splice the fiber. The two 3 electrode heat sources can generate 9 arcs to from the heat zone, wherein arcs between the two 3 electrode heat sources can be rotated about the at least one fiber.

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3SAE TECHNOLOGIES INC416 MARY LINDSAY POLK DRIVE SUITE 511 FRANKLIN TN 37067

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Clark, Brett Whites Creek, US 38 699
Lower, John Lewisburg, US 14 28
Wiley, Robert G Franklin, US 37 1123

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