US4713523A
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Fiber optic connector epoxy curing apparatus
Assignee: General Dynamics Government Systems Corp
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Filing: 1986-09-02
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Granted: 1987-12-15
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Expires: 2006-09-02
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for heat curing epoxy banded fiber optic connectors includes a housing containing a heater control circuit and an electronic thermometer. An L-shaped jig is attached to a surface of the housing with an interposing insulator. A heating element and temperature sensors are connect to the jig.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald C. MacDonald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:36
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/3833; G02B6/3855; G02B6/3861; G02B6/3898
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
Apparatus for heat curing a plurality of fiber optic connectors, comprised of: a housing; a heater control circuit within said housing having a thermal sensor input and a heater output; a metal jig having a plurality of holes for receiving fiber optic connectors; a first thermal sensor in thermal communication with said jig and electrical connector with said thermal sensing input of said heat control circuit; a thermally and electrically insulating stand off member interposed between said jig and said housing; a heater in thermal communication with said jig and in electrical communication with said heater output of said heater control circuit; and mounting means for attaching said jig to an external surface of said housing, wherein said jig has a horizontal leg having said holes, and a vertical leg coupled to said mounting means, and wherein said heater is located at the junction of said legs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
Apparatus for heat curing a plurality of fiber optic connectors, comprised of: a housing; a heater control circuit within said housing having a thermal sensor input and a heater output; a metal jig having a plurality of holes for receiving fiber optic connectors; a first thermal sensor in thermal communication with said jig and electrical connector with said thermal sensing input of said heat control circuit; a thermally and electrically insulating stand off member interposed between said jig and said housing; a heater in thermal communication with said jig and in electrical communication with said heater output of said heater control circuit; and mounting means for attaching said jig to an external surface of said housing, wherein said jig has a horizontal leg having said holes, and a vertical leg coupled to said mounting means, and wherein said heater is located at the junction of said legs.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-12-14 | 1991-06-15 | 1991-12-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-12-14 | 1995-06-15 | 1995-12-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-12-14 | 1999-06-15 | 1999-12-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |