Device for transmitting optical signals

Details Device for transmitting optical signals Device for transmitting optical signals

2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Vanore, David A. (Department: 2881)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber bundle-to-bundle connection

C385S053000, C385S071000, C385S087000, C385S130000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10311860

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device for transmitting optical signals between at least two components disposed for rotation.The invention excels itself by the provision that at least one micro-optical component is used for beam forming or beam guidance.

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