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Fiber transition segment for use in optical fiber hydrophone array

  • US 7,027,695 B2
  • Filed: 06/28/2003
  • Issued: 04/11/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for use in an optical fiber hydrophone module for transitioning optical fiber between components of the module, the module having a central axis and comprising an optical hydrophone assembly, the hydrophone assembly comprising a plurality of mandrels helically wrapped with optical fiber and connected in linear relation with interconnect springs, each interconnect spring having an interior surface that defines a cylindrical void and an exterior surface having a helical groove that receives the optical fiber, the optical hydrophone assembly terminating with an interconnect spring, the fiber transitioning apparatus comprising:

  • a conical, elongated element having first and second ends, the first end adapted to be connected to the hydrophone assembly, and having a helical groove for receiving the optical fiber from the assembly so that the fiber transitions to the central axis of the module.

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