Cleaning and liquid contact with solids – Processes – Using solid work treating agents
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-06
2010-11-23
Carrillo, Sheridan (Department: 1711)
Cleaning and liquid contact with solids
Processes
Using solid work treating agents
C134S009000, C134S015000, C134S042000, C015S097100, C015S104940, C015S210100, C015S244100, C385S070000, C385S085000, C385S092000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07837801
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for cleaning an optical fiber supported by a fiber optic connector. The cleaning apparatus may include a housing, a cleaning tip supported by the housing and a cleaning wipe advanceable along at least a portion of the cleaning tip to clean an optical fiber when the cleaning wipe engages the optical fiber. The apparatus may include one or more automated features which may enhance the effectiveness of the apparatus. The apparatus may include a fluid dispenser to wet at least a portion of the cleaning wipe with a cleaning fluid. The apparatus may be configured to automatically control the force exerted by the cleaning tip against the optical fiber and/or to automatically control tension in the cleaning wipe. Aspects of the invention are directed to a method of cleaning an end face of an optical fiber by advancing a wet portion of a cleaning wipe across the end face, and thereafter advancing a dry portion of the cleaning wipe across the end face. A cleaning wipe may also be provided with at least one fluid barrier to prevent fluid flow between two adjacent portions of the cleaning wipe.
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Aude Mark S.
Christopher Anthony J.
Carrillo Sheridan
kSARIA Corporation
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks P.C.
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