Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-09
2005-08-09
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure
C385S059000, C385S135000, C385S136000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06926449
ABSTRACT:
A connector port is adapted for a (NID) to receive a connectorized optical fiber from inside the NID and a pre-connectorized drop cable from outside the NID. An exterior connector port includes a base positioned within an opening defined by an external wall of the NID, a mount on the base and a connector receptacle secured to the mount adjacent the external wall. An interior connector port includes an insert positioned within an opening defined by an external wall of the NID, a bracket mounted inside the NID and a connector receptacle secured to the bracket. A connector port also includes an insert positioned within an opening defined by a wall of the NID and a connector port secured to the insert. The connector port permits a field technician to readily connect, disconnect and reconfigure optical connections between the connectorized optical fiber and the pre-connectorized drop cable in the field.
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Grunwald Brad N.
Keenum John A.
Corning Cable Systems LLC
Dremann Christopher C.
Font Frank G.
Miller, Everman & Bernard, PLLC
Peng Charlie
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