Optical fiber cable connector
US11307365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3897
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A delivery system extends from a laser radiation source for connecting to a medical device that utilizes the laser radiation for medical treatment. The delivery system comprises an optical fiber connecting to a male launch connecter. The male launch connector having a body portion with the optical fiber fixed or constrained therein and the optical fiber terminating at a male ferrule with a forward directed fiber facet, the male ferrule may be compliantly supported and positioned by elastomeric material positioned between the male ferrule and the body portion. The launch connector engages a receiving connector first with mechanical connection portions and then more finely aligning optical connection portions by the male ferrule self aligning in a female ferrule with cooperating tapered surfaces. The male portion may fully seat in the female portion with cooperating cylindrical surfaces.
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