Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – With alignment device
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-06
2005-12-06
Assaf, Fayez G. (Department: 2872)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
With alignment device
C385S071000, C385S054000, C385S083000, C385S089000, C385S114000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06973242
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an apparatus for guiding at least one fiber optic ribbons into a ferule. The ferrule has front and rear faces, a longitudinal axis and at least one guide pin channel disposed parallel to the longitudinal axis. The apparatus comprises: (a) a cover; and (b) a base having first and second surfaces and comprising (i) a channel spanning from the first to the second surface, the channel being defined by a Cartesian coordinate system x, y, and z and having an x-dimension that coincides with the width of the fiber optic ribbon, and (ii) means for aligning said apparatus with said ferrule. When the cover is disposed on the base, a pocket is formed between the cover and the base. The height of the pocket coincides with the cumulative thickness of the number of fiber optic ribbons used.
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Lurie Edward B.
Yang Lizhang
3M Innovative Properties Company
Assaf Fayez G.
Gover Melanie G.
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