Optical waveguides – Accessories – Plug/termination device
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
Accessories
Plug/termination device
C385S089000, C385S092000, C439S490000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10737652
ABSTRACT:
A modular receptacle assembly includes integral optical indication. The receptacle assembly includes a module housing one or more receptacles configured to releasably receive, in an insertion direction, a leading portion of a modular plug. A light pipe having proximal and distal ends, is disposed in the footprint of the module. The proximal end is coupled to the receptacle, and the distal end is coupled to a light source. The proximal end is configured to radiate light onto the leading portion of a plug disposed within said receptacle. An actuator is configured to selectively operate the light pipe.
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Ferland William M.
Graham Richard W.
Stewart Thomas A.
Thornton Martin Q.
Connelly-Cushwa Michelle
Enterasys Networks Inc.
Rahll Jerry T
Sampson & Associates P.C.
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