Optical: systems and elements – Optical amplifier – Optical fiber
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-21
2008-10-14
Bolda, Eric (Department: 3663)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical amplifier
Optical fiber
C359S333000, C385S092000, C398S105000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07436584
ABSTRACT:
An optical amplifier module is provided that contains at least one optical amplifier. The module includes an internal housing having an outer dimension substantially equal to an outer dimension of an internal fiber splice housing of an undersea optical fiber factory cable joint. The internal housing includes a pair of opposing end faces each having a retaining element for retaining the internal housing within an outer housing of the undersea optical fiber cable joint. The internal housing also includes a sidewall interconnecting the opposing end faces, which extends between the opposing end faces in a longitudinal direction. The sidewall includes a receptacle portion having a plurality of thru-holes each being sized to receive a passive optical component employed in an optical amplifier. The module also includes at least one circuit board on which reside electronics associated with the optical amplifier. An isolated electrical path provides electrical power received from a conductor in at least one optical fiber cable to the at least one circuit board.
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Camporeale Savino S.
DeVincentis David S.
Young Mark K.
Bolda Eric
Choate, Hall & stewart LLP
Pasternack Sam
Red Sky Subsea Ltd.
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