Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Particular coupling structure
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Healy, Brian M. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Particular coupling structure
C385S042000, C385S039000, C385S050000, C385S051000, C385S084000, C385S086000, C385S087000, C385S066000, C385S069000, C385S070000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06931178
ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic coupler comprises a metal tube and a clear hollow silicone insert, with a tapered region including a first set of grabbers and a constant area region including a second set of grabbers. A tapered optical element is coupled to an optical fiber, when both the tapered optical element and the optical fiber are mechanically secured by crimping the metal tube and the silicone insert in the proximity of the first and second sets of grabbers, as by using a standard crimper tool.
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Falk James W.
Healy Brian M.
Honeywell International , Inc.
Luther Kurt
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