Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2007-04-03
Nasri, Javaid H. (Department: 2839)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Reexamination Certificate
active
10610325
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a fiber optic connector holder sized to fit within an opening for mounting a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector holder is configured to permit a fiber optic connector with a dust cap positioned about a ferrule and a polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule to be inserted within and releasably held by the connector holder. The present invention further relates to a system for holding fiber optic connectors including a fiber optic connector holder mounted within an opening in a bulkhead for mounting a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector holder is configured to receive a fiber optic connector with a dust cap mounted about a ferrule and polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule. The present invention also relates to a method of holding an optical fiber connector to a bulkhead, when the fiber optic connector includes a dust cap mounted about a ferrule and a polished end face of an optical fiber held by the ferrule.
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Conroy James W.
Douglas Joel B.
Holmquist Marlon E.
Smith Trevor D.
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Merchant & Gould P.C.
Nasri Javaid H.
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