Optical fiber connectors and systems including optical fiber...

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2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Healy, Brian (Department: 2883)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

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C385S025000, C385S052000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10997498

ABSTRACT:
The invention features an apparatus including a first portion defining an optical axis and configured to connect to an optical fiber, a second portion having a reference surface configured to connect with a terminal, and a third portion between the first and second portions. The third portion bends more easily than either the first or second portion to permit adjustable alignment of the optical axis relative to the reference surface.

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