Coupling device
Patent 7093982 Issued on August 22, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 28, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 28, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesFiber optic connector assembly Multifiber optical connector Patent #: 5799122 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 09322715 filed on 05/28/1999US Classes:385/53, WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR385/89, Plural fiber/device connections385/137, Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together)385/59Plural fiber-to-fiber connectionsExaminersPrimary: Lee, John D.Assistant: Song, Sarah Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG02B 6/36AbstractThe optical fiber holder of the coupling device has a top, a bottom, and narrow side faces between the top and the bottom. Intermediate faces are formed at the transitions between the narrow side faces and the top and the bottom. A receptacle into which the holder is inserted axially has internal contact areas which are in contact with the intermediate faces without play.Other References
Field of SearchWITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTORMulti-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) Compressively fixed (e.g., chuck, collet, crimp, set screws, etc.) Compressively fixed (chuck, collet, crimp, set screw, etc.) Groove-type holding structure Having at least one layer compressively fixed (e.g., crimp, tightening screws, etc.) Plural fiber/device connections External retainer/clamp Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together) | |
