Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Movable coupler
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Robinson, Mark A (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Movable coupler
C455S575300
Reexamination Certificate
active
07933477
ABSTRACT:
An optical transmission hinge apparatus includes a first hinge portion for pivotally interconnecting a first casing and a second casing about a first axis, a first optical device provided in the first casing, a second optical device provided in the second casing and an optical guide path member for interconnecting the first optical device and the second optical device to enable optical transmission therebetween. The optical guide path member includes a bent portion, a first portion formed on one side of the bent portion and a second portion formed on the other side of the bent portion. The first portion is provided in the first casing to be coaxial with the first hinge portion, with a terminal end of the first portion being in opposition to the first optical device. The second portion is provided in the second casing, with a terminal end of the second portion being in opposition to the second optical device.
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Isoda Takeshi
Nakagawa Hiroshi
Sasada Kosuke
Shigeno Yasuhiro
Chiem Erin D
Hosiden Corporation
Robinson Mark A
The Webb Law Firm
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