Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
C385S055000, C385S058000, C385S060000, C385S066000, C385S068000, C385S069000, C385S076000, C385S077000, C385S078000, C385S084000, C385S086000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07077576
ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic connector includes a multifiber ferrule and at least one force centering element for applying a biasing force to the ferrule in the longitudinal direction without introducing a moment about a lateral axis. The connector further includes a coil spring for exerting the biasing force and a spring seat disposed between the coil spring and the ferrule. The rearward portion or the forward portion of the spring seat may be provided with a pair of outwardly extending protrusions that are laterally spaced apart to transfer the biasing force to the ferrule. Alternatively, the forward portion of the spring seat or the rear face of the ferrule may define a convex surface. Alternatively, the ferrule defines a convex surface in the direction of a first lateral axis and the spring seat defines a convex surface in the direction of a second lateral axis perpendicular to the first lateral axis.
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Cooke Terry L.
deJong Michael
Elkins, II Robert B.
Klavuhn Tory A.
Luther James P.
Corning Cable Systems LLC
Dremann Christopher C.
Font Frank G.
Lepisto Ryan
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