Dual optical switch

Details Dual optical switch Dual optical switch

2007-01-09

2007-01-09

Healy, Brian (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Switch

C385S015000, C385S016000, C385S017000, C385S018000, C385S024000, C385S025000, C385S033000, C385S034000, C398S079000, C398S081000, C398S083000

Reexamination Certificate

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11256987

ABSTRACT:
A single-sided optical switching device for functioning as a dual switch wherein individual switches share common switching means is disclosed. The individual switches have separate ports and share common switching means formed by a moveable refractor, a single lens and a stationary reflector, wherein the movable refractor is positionable between the lens and the stationary reflector for redirecting light within ports of individual switches. An embodiment of the device provides a single-sided dual 2×2 bypass switch comprising a single lens and a single switching element.

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