In-line optical device with removable housing and method

Details In-line optical device with removable housing and method In-line optical device with removable housing and method

2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Prasad, Chandrika (Department: 2839)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

C385S070000, C385S055000, C385S140000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06866425

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an in-line fiber optic device including a housing and an opening extending through the housing defining an optical pathway, the pathway including an optically significant element for altering a signal transmitted through the pathway, and the device including a housing with a removable portion to permit access to the optical path. The present invention also relates to a fiber optic device with a housing defining an optical path with a first and second ferrule, the optical path including an optically significant element and a first end of the housing about an outer end of the first ferrule removable to permit access to the first end of the first ferrule. The present invention further relates to a system for altering the signal being transmitted through an optical fiber telecommunications connection. The present invention also relates to a method of providing an optically significant element in an optical fiber telecommunications assembly.

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