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Multiplexed fiber optic sensor system

  • US 7,379,630 B2
  • Filed: 10/07/2005
  • Issued: 05/27/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A fiber optic sensor system comprising:

  • a first optical fiber having a first end arranged to receive light from a light source and a second end arranged to transmit light out of the first optical fiber;

    at least two optical fibers having diameters smaller than the first optical fiber; and

    at least two fiber optic sensors;

    each of the at least two smaller diameter optical fibers arranged between the first optical fiber and one of the sensors for transmitting light from the first optical fiber to that sensor,and the at least two smaller diameter fibers have ends that face toward the second end of the first optical fiber, such that each of the two smaller diameter fibers receive a portion of the light from the first optical fiber and transmit the light portion to one of the two sensors.

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