Method and apparatus for cleaning optical connector

Details Method and apparatus for cleaning optical connector Method and apparatus for cleaning optical connector

2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Barr, Michael (Department: 1792)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Using solid work treating agents

C134S042000, C015S104050

Reexamination Certificate

active

07377981

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for delivering a cleaning and inspection device to an appropriate position on a backplane having an optical connector. A set of tubes corresponding to the number of optical connectors is attached to the rear of a connector assembly or some other similar device capable of being coupled to a connector housing containing the optical connector. The diameter of the hollow tube large enough to accommodate the insertion of several types of cleaning and inspection devices including optical cleaning swabs and scopes. After the connector assembly is mated with the connector housing, the tubes can provide direct access to each optical connector for cleaning and inspection.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6047716 (2000-04-01), Shimoji et al.
patent: 6769150 (2004-08-01), Liu et al.
patent: 6839935 (2005-01-01), Kiani et al.
Fiber Optic Swabs by Tansen Company Ltd.
Hi-Tech Electronics—Borescope-Fiberscope-Videoscope.

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