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Optical polishing fixture

US7738760B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateMar 21, 2008
Grant dateJun 15, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3863
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical polishing fixture for securing one or more optical connectors can include a fixture base having a connector slot for receiving an optical connector and a clamping assembly mounted to the fixture base proximate the connector slot. The connector slot can be defined by at least one side wall defining a side wall plane and the clamping assembly can include a clamp pad moveable relative to the fixture base between a clamping position and a loading position. The clamp pad may move relative to the fixture base at an angle of less than 45 degrees relative to one of (i) a top surface of the fixture base, (ii) a plane perpendicular the side wall plane, or (iii) a plane defined by a portion of the fixture base top surface proximate to the connector slot.

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