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Dielectric transmission medium connector and methods for use therewith

US9853342B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. · US

Inventors

Paul Shala Henry · Holmdel, US
William Taylor · Norcross, US
Robert Bennett · Southold, US
Farhad Barzegar · Readington, US
Irwin Gerszberg · Kendall Park, US
Donald J. Barnickel · Flemington, US
Thomas M. Willis, III · Tinton Falls, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 14, 2015
Grant date	Dec 26, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 22, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04B3/52
WIPO fieldTelecommunications
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a connector that includes a first port configured to receive electromagnetic waves guided by a first dielectric core of a first transmission medium. A waveguide is configured to guide the electromagnetic waves from the first port to a second port. The second port is configured to transmit the electromagnetic waves to a second dielectric core of a second transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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