Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-09
2007-10-09
Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
C385S056000, C385S058000, C385S075000, C385S135000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11221572
ABSTRACT:
An undersea equipment housing includes an inner housing, molded terminations secured at each end of the inner housing, and an outer strength housing. In one embodiment, the housing is used to house optical and electrical equipment, for example, in a repeater. The undersea equipment housing may also include a molded portion around an inside of the inner housing. The molded portion and the molded terminations provide voltage isolation.
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Connelly-Cushwa Michelle
Grossman Tucker Perreault & Pfleger PLLC
Peace Rhonda S.
Tyco Telecommunications (US) Inc.
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