Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Permanently fixed coupler
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Lee, John D. (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Permanently fixed coupler
C385S033000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11352164
ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for a fiber optic housing and aligning device. In one embodiment, a fiber optic housing and aligning device is provided. The device includes a housing having an opening in a wall thereof, the wall having a curved surface; a tubular casing comprising a ring therearound, the ring having a curved surface which mates with the curved surface of the housing so that the casing is directionally adjustable relative to the housing; and a collimator disposed within the casing, wherein the ring and the wall are configured to be permanently fixed to one another.
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Barbarossa Giovanni
Guan William Z.
Li Ming
Wang Xiao-jun
Yang Di
Avanex Corporation
Lee John D.
Patterson & Sheridan L.L.P.
Rojas Omar
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