Light pipe assembly for use with small form factor connector

Details Light pipe assembly for use with small form factor connector Light pipe assembly for use with small form factor connector

2005-05-16

2008-09-02

Connelly-Cushwa, M. R. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Noncyclindrical or nonplanar shaped waveguide

C385S147000, C439S490000, C362S551000, C362S576000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07421184

ABSTRACT:
A light pipe assembly is provided for use with small form factor style connectors of a dual row, stacked configuration. The assembly includes two pairs of light pipes, each of which is provided with integrated support members. The support members include members that engage opening disposed on the face of the connector, and the pairs of pipes are arranged so that one pair is supported within the other pair of pipes in a nested type of arrangement.

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