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Expanded beam converter for MIL-PRF-83526/17 optical connector

US7104701B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2005
Grant dateSep 12, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/32
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The fiber optic connector includes a bulkhead connector housing, an expanded beam insert body, ferrules, ball lenses, focal length spacers, and a mating plane adapter. The expanded beam insert body is mounted to the bulkhead connector housing. The ferrules, ball lenses, and focal length spacers are mounted on the expanded beam insert body. The mating plane adapter is mountable to the bulkhead connector housing.

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