Optical waveguides – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-24
2007-04-24
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Miscellaneous
C385S053000, C385S134000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10889984
ABSTRACT:
An automated connectorization system for processing fiber optic connectors. The system can include one or more of a polishing station, a cleaning station, a tuning station, a testing station, an SC connector adjust station, an FC connector key press station, and a dust cap station. The connectors can be automatically conveyed and processed through the stations of the system from initial hackle removal through to dust cap application.
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Bianchi Robert J.
Millman Calvin T.
Pomroy William J.
Wells Dennis Ray
Wollerman Jeff
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Anderson Guy G.
Font Frank G.
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