Optical system production system

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2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Lee, John D. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Miscellaneous

C385S014000, C385S088000, C385S090000, C029S834000, C029S840000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07003211

ABSTRACT:
Mounting and alignment structures for optical components allow optical components to be connected to an optical bench and then subsequently aligned, i.e., either passively or actively, in a manufacturing or subsequent calibration or recalibration, alignment or realignment processes. The structures comprise quasi-extrusion portions. This portion is “quasi-extrusion” in the sense that it has a substantially constant cross section in a z-axis direction as would be yielded in an extrusion manufacturing process. The structures further comprise at least one base, having a laterally-extending base surface, and an optical component interface. At least one armature connects the optical component interface with the base. In the preferred embodiment, the base surface is securable to an optical bench.

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