Optical waveguides – Accessories – Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers
Patent
1996-03-14
1997-12-30
Palmer, Phan T. H.
Optical waveguides
Accessories
Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers
385134, 359341, G02B 600
Patent
active
057039909
ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to an apparatus for housing a linearized optical fiber amplifier (LOFA) circuit. The apparatus includes a body member, preferably made of foam plastic material, that defines cavities to receive the components of the LOFA circuit including a dispersion compensation fiber (DCF) reel. The apparatus includes opposing arcuate members about which optical fibers coupling components of the LOFA circuit are looped. Retaining rings fitted over the first and second arcuate members and supported by at least one surface defined in the body member, can be used to separate each optical fiber from others to provide organization and to prevent entanglement of the optical fibers. A reel receptacle member receives and holds an active fiber (AF) reel of the LOFA circuit. The reel receptacle member can be placed between the arcuate members to be held therebetween. The body member can be fitted into a case, preferably made of a rigid, lightweight material such as aluminum, that protects the LOFA circuit from damage due to shock or impact.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5515200 (1996-05-01), Delrosso et al.
patent: 5544273 (1996-08-01), Harrison
Robertson Derek Guy
Shute Marcus W.
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
Palmer Phan T. H.
LandOfFree
Apparatus for housing a linearized optical fiber amplifier does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Apparatus for housing a linearized optical fiber amplifier, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus for housing a linearized optical fiber amplifier will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-210800