Fiber tip detector apparatus and related methods
US7290940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4201
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method are described for controlling acceptance of a fiber connector. A configurable adapter is employed for connecting fiber connectors to a laser housing. A specific version of the adapter permits connecting both general-purpose and specific-purpose fiber connectors to the laser housing. A less versatile configuration of the adapter permits connecting general-purpose fiber connectors to the laser housing, but rejects specific-purpose fiber connectors.
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