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Interfacing a ferrule with a socket

US10330872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP · US

Inventors

Paul Kessler Rosenberg · Sunnyvale, US
Michael Renne Ty Tan · Menlo Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 24, 2015
Grant date	Jun 25, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 24, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B6/43
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for interfacing a ferrule with a socket includes a socket, a cover to optically couple a ferrule to the socket, and a gasket interposed between the cover and the ferrule. The gasket applies a compression force against the ferrule to secure the ferrule to the socket.

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