Optical connections and methods of forming optical connections

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2006-10-10

2006-10-10

Healy, Brian (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

C385S053000, C385S054000, C385S055000, C385S056000, C385S058000, C385S059000, C385S060000, C385S063000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07118285

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, fiber assemblies are provided. The fiber assemblies may have a first fiber and a second fiber. The first fiber may have at least one core having a length and first and second ends. The second end may have a first connector. The second fiber may have at least one core having a length and first and second ends. The second end may have a second connector having at least one magnet. The first connector may be engaged to the second connector, and the at least one magnet may be operated to engage the first connector to the second connector.

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