Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
Patent
1992-06-30
1994-07-26
Gonzalez, Frank
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
385 59, 385 71, G02B 636
Patent
active
053332210
ABSTRACT:
A universal adapter including a generic fixed housing (10) capable of receiving diverse back panel assemblies (20-1, 20-2 . . . 20-n) each having a set of coupling elements (22-1, 22-2 . . . 22-n) which may differ according to industry standards. The adapter facilitates optical coupling of, for example, a Fiber Distributed-Data Interface (FDDI) style connector or an ESCON.TM. style connector with either an SC.TM. style connector, an ST.TM. style connector, an FC style connector, or any other type of optical connector.
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Briggs Robert C.
Fawcett, Jr. Thomas R.
Mulholland Denis G.
Owens Steven P.
Savitsky Wallace R.
Gonzalez Frank
Nelson Katherine A.
Nina, Jr. Driscoll A.
The Whitaker Corporation
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