Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-29
2008-01-29
Healy, Brian (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
C385S055000, C385S072000, C385S090000, C385S062000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07322751
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an apparatus and method for orienting an optical waveguide in relation to an optical unit arranged in or on an optical module. The optical module has a reference geometry which defines a first axis of symmetry. An offset between the optical axis of the optical unit and the axis of symmetry of the reference geometry is determined. A coupling element such as a sleeve is provided that serves to receive an optical waveguide that is to be oriented in relation to the optical unit. The sleeve has a hole defined by an internal contour thereof that defines a second axis of symmetry. The coupling element is arranged in relation to the optical module in such a way that the second axis of symmetry coincides with the optical axis of the optical unit.
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Anderson Guy G
Avago Technologies Fiber (IP) Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Healy Brian
Santos Daniel J.
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