Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-20
2007-11-20
Sanghavi, Hemang (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
C385S059000, C385S060000, C385S078000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11673152
ABSTRACT:
An adapter for holding a multi-fiber ferrule in position to mate with a fiber optic connector includes an adapter body having a first side and a second side, with a first opening disposed in the first side that is configured to receive the multi-fiber ferrule. A second opening is disposed in the second side of the adapter end is configured to receive a fiber optic connector. An engagement member, which preferably rotates about an axis transverse to the opening, is disposed adjacent the first opening to engage and hold the multi-fiber ferrule in the adapter.
REFERENCES:
patent: 7048447 (2006-05-01), Patel et al.
Childers Darrell R
Granger Russell J.
Howard Joseph P
Yount Myron W
Leetzow, P.A. Michael L.
Sanghavi Hemang
US Conec Ltd.
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