Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-29
2005-03-29
Zarroli, Michael C. (Department: 2839)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
C439S352000, C439S362000, C439S378000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06872006
ABSTRACT:
A new apparatus for facilitating connections between fiber optic cables. A fiber optic cable assembly having a retainer ring, a spring, and clip attaches a fiber optic cable to an ITA or receiver connector housing. An alignment sleeve assembly having an alignment sleeve housing, and alignment sleeve, and a clip attaches between the faces of a receiver module and an ITA module when they are mated. The receiver or ITA module includes a module support bracket and spring assembly for separating the travel and force required for mating the fiber optic cables from the force and travel required for mating a receiver and ITA.
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Baum Harry Wright
Langouet Luc Jean
DeWitt Roggin, PLLC
Virginia Panel Corporation
Zarroli Michael C.
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