Patent US5196899A successfully refreshed from Google Patents.
US5196899A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Fiber optic test light with multiple connector adapters
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1991-07-19
•
Granted: 1993-03-23
•
Expires: 2011-07-19
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus which provides a quick, simple visual continuity testing of fiber optic cables, patch cords, pig tails and the like; and wherein the invention comprises a light source, an adaptive interface, a power source, and a housing within said components are located; the invention provides an adaptive interface with the ability to match or connect various fiber optic connectorized endings and also bare fiber to a light source, thus permitting visual testing for the continuity and integrity of a fiber optic link.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Serwatka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:22
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M11/00; G01M11/30; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4292; G02B6/4298
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
An apparatus for testing optical fiber continuity and integrity in a fiber optic linkage comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a plurality of optical energy source means located within said housing for providing multiple light sources; (c) a bare fiber interface means located within said housing for holding a bare fiber optic end in the direct path of at least one of said multiple light sources; (d) an adaptive interface means located within said housing for interchangeably holding at least one of a variety of optical fiber connectorized ends in the direct path of at least one of said multiple light sources; (e) said adaptive interface means comprises a wheel having a variety of fiber optic connectorized end fittings; (f) said wheel mounted within said housing for selectively turning said wheel to place an appropriate fiber optic connectorized end fitting in said direct path of at least one of said multiple light sources; (g) said adaptive interface means and said bare fiber interface means being located separately and distinctively within said housing; and (h) a plurality of switches located within said housing to control each of said optical energy source means independently.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
191 words
An apparatus for testing optical fiber continuity and integrity in a fiber optic linkage comprising: (a) a housing; (b) a plurality of optical energy source means located within said housing for providing multiple light sources; (c) a bare fiber interface means located within said housing for holding a bare fiber optic end in the direct path of at least one of said multiple light sources; (d) an adaptive interface means located within said housing for interchangeably holding at least one of a variety of optical fiber connectorized ends in the direct path of at least one of said multiple light sources; (e) said adaptive interface means comprises a wheel having a variety of fiber optic connectorized end fittings; (f) said wheel mounted within said housing for selectively turning said wheel to place an appropriate fiber optic connectorized end fitting in said direct path of at least one of said multiple light sources; (g) said adaptive interface means and said bare fiber interface means being located separately and distinctively within said housing; and (h) a plurality of switches located within said housing to control each of said optical energy source means independently.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
124 words
An apparatus for testing the integrity and continuity of optical fibers in a fiber optic linkage comprising: (a) a housing; (b) an optical energy source means located within said housing for providing an optical light source; (c) an adaptive interface means located within said housing for holding an optical fiber connectorized end in the direct path of said optical light source; (d) said adaptive interface means comprises a wheel having a variety of fiber optic connectorized end fittings; (e) said wheel mounted within said housing for selectively turning said wheel to place an appropriate said fiber optic connectorized end fitting in said direct path of said optical light source; and (f) a switch located within said housing to control said optical energy source means.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
124 words
An apparatus for testing the integrity and continuity of optical fibers in a fiber optic linkage comprising: (a) a housing; (b) an optical energy source means located within said housing for providing an optical light source; (c) an adaptive interface means located within said housing for holding an optical fiber connectorized end in the direct path of said optical light source; (d) said adaptive interface means comprises a wheel having a variety of fiber optic connectorized end fittings; (e) said wheel mounted within said housing for selectively turning said wheel to place an appropriate said fiber optic connectorized end fitting in said direct path of said optical light source; and (f) a switch located within said housing to control said optical energy source means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-03-22 | 1996-09-21 | 1997-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-03-22 | 2000-09-21 | 2001-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-03-22 | 2004-09-21 | 2005-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |