Flexible optical circuit appliques
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1. A method of optically connecting a plurality of optical components on a substrate, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a backing layer;
providing at least one optical fiber coated with an adhesive;
placing the at least one optical fiber on the backing layer in a desired pattern releasably securing the at least one fiber to the backing layer;
placing the at least one fiber and the backing layer on a substrate in a desired position; and
fixedly adhering the at least one fiber to the substrate.
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Abstract
A preformed fiber optic applique having a backing layer is provided. The backing layer or film, has an adhesive coating applied thereon. At least one optical fiber is routed and bonded to the adhesive layer providing a continuous optical signal path from one end to another. A releasable liner is releasably attached to the adhesive layer and positioned to cover the backing layer including the at least one optical fiber. Microstructures are provided on the backing layer in one embodiment. The microstructures are crushable structures that prevent the adhesive from immediately adhering to a substrate.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of optically connecting a plurality of optical components on a substrate, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a backing layer; providing at least one optical fiber coated with an adhesive; placing the at least one optical fiber on the backing layer in a desired pattern releasably securing the at least one fiber to the backing layer; placing the at least one fiber and the backing layer on a substrate in a desired position; and fixedly adhering the at least one fiber to the substrate. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method of fabricating an optical circuit applique having a backing layer, an adhesive coating and at least one optical fiber, the method including the steps of:
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providing a supply of backing layer; applying an adhesive coating to the backing layer; forming a plurality of microstructures in the adhesive coating in a desired pattern to form a plurality of channels; providing at least one optical fiber; securing the at least one optical fiber in at least one of the plurality of channels; forming a receiving cavity in the backing layer; and placing a socket in the receiving cavity. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. A preformed fiber optic applique for mounting to a substrate comprising:
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a backing layer; a temporarily repositionable adhesive layer applied to the backing layer; and at least one fiber bonded to the temporarily repositionable adhesive layer, further comprising microstructures formed on the backing layer. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A preformed fiber optic applique for mounting to a substrate comprising:
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a backing layer; a temporarily repositionable adhesive layer applied to the backing layer; and at least one optical fiber bonded to the temporarily repositionable adhesive layer, further comprising microstructures formed on the backing layer. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A preformed fiber optic circuit for bonding to a substrate comprising:
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a backing layer; a plurality of microstructures formed on the backing layer in a desired pattern to form a plurality of channels; an adhesive layer applied to the backing layer wherein the adhesive layer has a desired depth and wherein the plurality of microstructures protrude from the backing layer above the desired depth of the adhesive layer; and at least one optical fiber bonded to the backing layer in at least one of the plurality of channels. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A preformed fiber optic applique comprising:
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a cover with a top surface and a bottom surface; a backing with a top surface and a bottom surface; a first adhesive layer between the top surface of the backing and the bottom surface of the cover; at least one optical fiber bonded to the first adhesive layer and between the cover and the backing; and a second adhesive layer on the bottom surface of the backing; and alignment microstructures on the bottom surface of the cover. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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23. A preformed fiber optic applique comprising:
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a cover with a top surface and a bottom surface; a backing with a top surface and a bottom surface; a first adhesive layer between the top surface of the backing and the bottom surface of the cover; at least one optical fiber bonded to the first adhesive layer and between the cover and the backing; and a second adhesive layer on the bottom surface of the backing; and further comprising alignment microstructures on the top surface of the backing.
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