Optical: systems and elements – Optical amplifier
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2005-08-30
Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical amplifier
C359S341400
Reexamination Certificate
active
06937385
ABSTRACT:
An optical amplifier assembly comprises a Customer Interface module and a plurality of other amplifier modules. The Customer Interface module includes: (i) a customer interface configured to interact with other devices and (ii) optical and electrical connectors, connecting at least one of the other optical amplifier modules to the customer interface. According to one embodiment of the present invention the Customer Interface module
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Bennett Kevin W
DeMeritt Jeffery A
Lane Kenneth R
Smart Richard G
Watts Jason S
Avanex Corporation
Hellner Mark
Moser, Patterson & Sheridan L.L.P.
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