Optics: measuring and testing – Angle measuring or angular axial alignment – Alignment of axes nominally coaxial
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-10
2005-05-10
Smith, Zandra V. (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
Angle measuring or angular axial alignment
Alignment of axes nominally coaxial
C356S399000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06891608
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for aligning a lens with respect to an axis of beam propagation are disclosed. A position of the lens is adjusted with respect to the axis along one or more directions that lie substantially parallel to a surface of a bulkhead connector. The surface of the bulkhead connector is substantially not parallel to the axis of beam propagation. A position of the lens is adjusted along a direction substantially parallel to the axis of beam propagation. After adjustment, the position of the lens is fixed with respect to the surface. An example of a lens aligning apparatus includes a lens mount configured to receive the lens, a bulkhead connector having a surface, wherein the axis of beam propagation intersects a plane of the surface, means for fixing a position of the lens mount with respect to the surface; and means for fixing a position of the lens with respect to the lens mount.
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Newport Corporation Website “Tutorials: Opto-Mechanical Components, Kinematic Mounts”available online at http://www.newport.com/Support/Tutorials/OptoMech/om3.asp, Copyright ©1996-2002, Newport Corporation.
Byer Mark W.
Richard Derek J.
Isenberg Joshua D.
JDI Patent
Lightwave Electronics Corporation
Smith Zandra V.
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