Fiber tip detector apparatus and related methods

Details Fiber tip detector apparatus and related methods Fiber tip detector apparatus and related methods

2007-09-27

2009-08-18

Rojas, Omar (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector

C385S088000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07575381

ABSTRACT:
A system and method are described for controlling acceptance of a fiber connector. A configurable adapter is employed for connecting fiber connectors to a laser housing. A specific version of the adapter permits connecting both first- or general-purpose and second- or specific-purpose fiber connectors to the laser housing. A less versatile configuration of the adapter permits connecting first- or general-purpose fiber connectors to the laser housing, but rejects second- or specific-purpose fiber connectors.

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