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Fiber optic attenuator for use with ferrules
Assignee: Corning Research and Development Corp
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Filing: 1992-06-16
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Granted: 1993-11-16
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Expires: 2012-06-16
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a fiber optic attenuator for holding two fiber optic ferrules such that the longitudinal axes of the ferrules are laterally offset by a predetermined distance. The attenuator housing is compatible with standard fiber optic connectors.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel C. Rosson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:50
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/3873; G02B6/3874; G02B6/26; G02B6/264; G02B6/266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for inducing attenuation of light passing between optical fibers mounted in elongated ferrules, comprising: an elongated fiber optic connector housing having a sleeve therein, the sleeve having first and second sections, the first sleeve section holding a first elongated, generally cylindrical ferrule, the first ferrule having frustrums at both of its ends, the first ferrule concentrically holding a straight first optical fiber therein which is longitudinally coextensive with the first ferrule, and the second sleeve section adapted to receive therein a second elongated, generally cylindrical ferrule such that an end of the second ferrule may abut the proximal end of the first ferrule, the first sleeve section and the second sleeve section having longitudinal axes which are parallel to each other but laterally offset by a predetermined distance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
Apparatus for inducing attenuation of light passing between optical fibers mounted in elongated ferrules, comprising: an elongated fiber optic connector housing having a sleeve therein, the sleeve having first and second sections, the first sleeve section holding a first elongated, generally cylindrical ferrule, the first ferrule having frustrums at both of its ends, the first ferrule concentrically holding a straight first optical fiber therein which is longitudinally coextensive with the first ferrule, and the second sleeve section adapted to receive therein a second elongated, generally cylindrical ferrule such that an end of the second ferrule may abut the proximal end of the first ferrule, the first sleeve section and the second sleeve section having longitudinal axes which are parallel to each other but laterally offset by a predetermined distance.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-11-15 | 1997-05-17 | 1997-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-11-15 | 2001-05-17 | 2001-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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