Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
C385S031000, C385S033000, C385S136000, C385S137000, C385S138000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07104701
ABSTRACT:
The fiber optic connector includes a bulkhead connector housing, an expanded beam insert body, ferrules, ball lenses, focal length spacers, and a mating plane adapter. The expanded beam insert body is mounted to the bulkhead connector housing. The ferrules, ball lenses, and focal length spacers are mounted on the expanded beam insert body. The mating plane adapter is mountable to the bulkhead connector housing.
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Durrant Richard C. E.
Krowiak Mark
Waldron Mark R.
Blevins Jerry Martin
Kovach Karl D.
Stratos International, Inc.
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