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Star coupler bulkhead connector
Assignee: Boeing Co
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Filing: 1981-09-30
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Granted: 1984-01-03
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Expires: 2001-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A star coupler bulkhead connector for equalizing signal levels over different transmission paths where one of the transmission paths includes pressure bulkhead penetration. The signal path which includes pressure bulkhead penetration comprises a data bus including a plurality of optical fibers directly coupled from the mixer element of the star coupler through the bulkhead.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph F. Braun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:38
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4401; G02B6/4415; G02B6/4427; G02B6/4428; G02B6/24; G02B6/26; G02B6/28; G02B6/2804; G02B6/2808
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A pressure bulkhead connector for coupling a plurality of optical data bus signals over a transmission path through a pressure bulkhead to utilization means, said pressure bulkhead connector comprising: a star coupler including a mixer element disposed on one side of said pressure bulkhead; and, a plurality of optical fibers coupled between said mixer element and utilization means disposed on a further side of said pressure bulkhead.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A pressure bulkhead connector for coupling a plurality of optical data bus signals over a transmission path through a pressure bulkhead to utilization means, said pressure bulkhead connector comprising: a star coupler including a mixer element disposed on one side of said pressure bulkhead; and, a plurality of optical fibers coupled between said mixer element and utilization means disposed on a further side of said pressure bulkhead.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
A pressure bulkhead penetrator for transmitting optical data information through a pressure bulkhead, said pressure bulkhead penetrator comprising: a star coupler having input and output optical fibers coupled to a mixer element; and, a plurality of said input and output optical fibers disposed through an aperture in said pressure bulkhead between said mixer element and utilization means disposed on a side of said pressure bulkhead remote from said mixer element for transmitting said optical data information through said pressure bulkhead.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
80 words
A pressure bulkhead penetrator for transmitting optical data information through a pressure bulkhead, said pressure bulkhead penetrator comprising: a star coupler having input and output optical fibers coupled to a mixer element; and, a plurality of said input and output optical fibers disposed through an aperture in said pressure bulkhead between said mixer element and utilization means disposed on a side of said pressure bulkhead remote from said mixer element for transmitting said optical data information through said pressure bulkhead.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-01-02 | 1987-07-04 | 1988-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-01-02 | 1991-07-04 | 1992-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-01-02 | 1995-07-04 | 1996-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |