Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Lepisto, Ryan (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector
C385S066000, C385S014000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07866897
ABSTRACT:
The present application is directed to a various embodiments of a system for coupling at least one fiber optic device to a laser and include at least one fiber coupler device having a body defining at least one coupling chamber in communication an inlet and an outlet, the coupling chamber sized to receive at least one fiber optic device therein, at least one light stripping element positioned within the coupling chamber, and a housing assembly configured to couple the laser to the fiber coupler device.
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Harrison James
Hu Yongdan
Romero Oscar
Grant Anderson LLP
Lepisto Ryan
Oclaro Photonics, Inc.
Wong Eric
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