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Fiber optic star and transmission assembly

US5402512A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1994
Grant dateMar 28, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3888
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fiber optic star and transmission assembly for transmitting optical signals from a plurality of input optic fibers to a plurality of output optic fibers. The assembly comprising a female connector body retaining and positioning a plurality of input and output optic fibers, a convergence connector body having a pair of central cavities with a semi-circular grooves, and wedge means having semi-circular recesses which is inserted in to the cavities to define passageways. The optic fibers are inserted through the passageways which guide the jacketed and stripped ends of the optic fibers into a linear slot at the forward end of the convergence connector. The female connector is slidably connected to the convergence connector. A ribbon retainer housing and a hollow cover means complete the star assembly.

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