公开(公告)号：US5556323A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-17

申请号：US268981

申请日：1994-06-30

申请人： James P. Luther ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  Sherrh C. Reinhardt ,  Karen Petzold

发明人： James P. Luther ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  Sherrh C. Reinhardt ,  Karen Petzold

IPC分类号： B24B19/22 ,  B24B37/04 ,  B24B1/00

CPC分类号： B24B37/04 ,  B24B19/226

摘要： A method for polishing the distal end of a fiber optic connector. The distal end is first polished in the presence of an aqueous slurry comprising two different powders to bring a glass surface and a ferrule surface to a substantially common plane, and subsequently polished in the presence of an acidic solution to prevent the attachment of hydrated silica particles to the ferrule face.

摘要翻译： 一种用于抛光光纤连接器的远端的方法。 首先在包含两种不同粉末的含水浆料存在下对远端进行抛光，以将玻璃表面和套圈表面带到基本共同的平面上，随后在酸性溶液的存在下进行抛光以防止水合二氧化硅颗粒的附着 到套圈面。

公开(公告)号：US08774577B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US13221428

申请日：2011-08-30

申请人： Seldon D. Benjamin ,  Jeffery A. DeMeritt ,  Micah C. Isenhour ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  James P. Luther

发明人： Seldon D. Benjamin ,  Jeffery A. DeMeritt ,  Micah C. Isenhour ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  James P. Luther

IPC分类号： G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/38

CPC分类号： G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/3886 ,  G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G02B6/4292

摘要： Optical couplings for making and optical connection between one or more devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical coupling includes a coupling face, an optical interface within the coupling face, an optical component positioned within the optical interface, and at least one coded magnetic array. The at least one coded magnetic array may include a plurality of magnetic regions configured aid in mating the optical component with a corresponding optical component of a complementary mated optical coupling to a predetermined tolerance for optical communication. Optical cable assemblies and electronics devices having optical couplings with optical interfaces using coded magnetic arrays are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于制造光耦合器和一个或多个器件之间的光学连接。 在一个实施例中，光耦合器包括耦合面，耦合面内的光学接口，位于光学接口内的光学部件和至少一个编码磁性阵列。 所述至少一个编码磁阵列可以包括多个磁性区域，其配置有助于将光学部件与互补配对光耦合器的对应光学部件配合到预定的光通信公差。 还公开了具有使用编码磁阵列的具有光学接口的光耦合的光缆组件和电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US20140064667A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13601016

申请日：2012-08-31

申请人： Micah C. Isenhour ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  James P. Luther

发明人： Micah C. Isenhour ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  James P. Luther

IPC分类号： G02B6/36

CPC分类号： G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3873 ,  G02B6/3893

摘要： Cable assemblies, optical connector assemblies, and optical connector subassemblies employing a translating element and a unitary alignment pin are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a connector enclosure and a connector housing opening, a unitary alignment pin including a first pin portion and a second pin portion, and a translating element including a first bore, a second bore, and an optical interface. The unitary alignment pin is secured within the connector enclosure. The first pin portion is disposed within the first bore and the second pin portion is disposed within the second bore such that the translating element translates along the first pin portion and the second pin portion within the connector enclosure.

摘要翻译： 公开了采用平移元件和整体对准销的电缆组件，光学连接器组件和光学连接器子组件。 在一个实施例中，光学连接器组件包括限定连接器壳体和连接器壳体开口的连接器壳体，包括第一销部分和第二销部分的整体对准销以及包括第一孔，第二孔， 和光接口。 整体对准销固定在连接器外壳内。 第一销部分设置在第一孔内，第二销部分设置在第二孔内，使得平移元件沿连接器外壳内的第一销部分和第二销部分平移。

公开(公告)号：US08651749B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13050753

申请日：2011-03-17

申请人： Paulo Clóvis Dainese Júnior ,  Michael de Jong ,  Jeffery Alan DeMeritt ,  Micah C. Isenhour ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  James P. Luther

发明人： Paulo Clóvis Dainese Júnior ,  Michael de Jong ,  Jeffery Alan DeMeritt ,  Micah C. Isenhour ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  James P. Luther

IPC分类号： G02B6/38

CPC分类号： G02B6/3869 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3823 ,  G02B6/3831 ,  G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/3885

摘要： Optical fiber ferrules (10, 20) for making optical or optical and electrical connections are disclosed, along with receptacle and plug fiber optic interface devices (60, 70) using the ferrules, and cable assemblies (6, 7) using the fiber optic interface devices. The optical fiber ferrules support optical pathways (14) and have front ends (12F, 22F) with mating geometries that facilitate a relatively high number of mating/unmating cycles. The ferrule is translatable within the enclosure (62e, 72e). Resilient members (75) provide the ferrule with forward-bias and rear-bias positions when the fiber optic interface device is un-mated and mated, respectively.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于制造光学或光学和电气连接的光纤套圈（10,20），以及使用套圈的插座和插头光纤接口装置（60,70）以及使用光纤接口的电缆组件（6,7） 设备。 光纤套圈支撑光学路径（14）并且具有配合几何形状的前端（12F，22F），其有助于相对较高数量的配合/取消循环。 套圈可在外壳（62e，72e）内平移。 当光纤接口器件分别不配合时，弹性部件（75）为套管提供正向偏置和后偏置位置。

公开(公告)号：US08523455B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12534796

申请日：2009-08-03

申请人： James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Xin Liu

发明人： James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Xin Liu

IPC分类号： G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42

CPC分类号： G02B6/3869 ,  G02B6/3887

摘要： A ruggedized fiber optic connector assembly includes a substantially hollow plug housing; and a glue body disposed within the substantially hollow plug housing; wherein the glue body includes a first portion that is configured to engage and retain an optical cable comprising an optical fiber and one or more strength members; wherein the glue body includes a second portion that is configured to engage and retain a connector sub-assembly comprising an optical ferrule; wherein the second portion of the glue body includes a pair of opposed snap hooks that are configured to engage a corresponding pair of opposed recesses of the connector sub-assembly; and wherein the optical fiber and the optical ferrule are optically coupled.

公开(公告)号：US20120216829A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：US13036217

申请日：2011-02-28

申请人： Dave E. Cunningham ,  Micah C. Isenhour ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  James P. Luther

发明人： Dave E. Cunningham ,  Micah C. Isenhour ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  James P. Luther

IPC分类号： B08B1/00

CPC分类号： B08B1/008 ,  G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/3866 ,  G02B6/3879

摘要： A cleaning tool for cleaning internal optical components of a fiber optic connector includes a cleaning strip that is advanced past one or more optical surfaces of the connector to wipe the connector free of contaminants. The cleaning tool includes a drive mechanism that is operated by rotating a drive, thereby advancing the cleaning strip along a cleaning strip path and into contact with the one or more optical surfaces. The cleaning tool comprises a cleaning tip that functions to place the cleaning strip in proper alignment within the connector in order to clean the optical surfaces that are not available for cleaning at the endface of the connector. Alignment features are provided in the cleaning tip to properly position the cleaning strip relative the optical surfaces.

摘要翻译： 用于清洁光纤连接器的内部光学部件的清洁工具包括经过连接器的一个或多个光学表面的清洁带，以擦拭连接器而没有污染物。 清洁工具包括通过旋转驱动器来操作的驱动机构，从而沿着清洁带路径推进清洁带并与一个或多个光学表面接触。 清洁工具包括清洁尖端，其用于将清洁带放置在连接器内的正确对准中，以便清洁在连接器的端面处不可清洁的光学表面。 校准特征设置在清洁尖端中以相对于光学表面适当地定位清洁带。

公开(公告)号：US08109679B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-07

申请号：US12339238

申请日：2008-12-19

申请人： Jeffrey D. Danley ,  Christopher P. Lewallen ,  James P. Luther ,  Joel C. Rosson ,  David A. Thompson

发明人： Jeffrey D. Danley ,  Christopher P. Lewallen ,  James P. Luther ,  Joel C. Rosson ,  David A. Thompson

IPC分类号： G02B6/36

CPC分类号： G02B6/3818 ,  G02B6/3809 ,  G02B6/3863 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3898

摘要： Disclosed are multifiber ferrule assemblies and methods for manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, a finished multifiber ferrule can be provided with a front end having a first front surface that extends beyond a second front surface, thereby inhibiting interaction with a laser beam during processing. A plurality of optical fibers can be fixed within respective optical fiber bores and extend from respective optical fiber bore openings to a position beyond the first front surface. The plurality of optical fibers can be processed by cutting and polishing with a laser beam for providing each optical fiber with a final polished end surface located beyond the first front surface. In further embodiments, an offset structure is positioned with respect to a finished multifiber ferrule after cutting and polishing the optical fibers.

摘要翻译： 公开了多光纤套圈组件及其制造方法。 在一个实施例中，成品多光纤套圈可以设置有前端，其具有延伸超过第二前表面的第一前表面，从而在加工期间抑制与激光束的相互作用。 多个光纤可以固定在相应的光纤孔内，并从相应的光纤孔开口延伸到超过第一前表面的位置。 可以通过用激光束切割和抛光来处理多个光纤，以提供每个光纤具有位于第一前表面之外的最后抛光端面。 在另外的实施例中，在切割和抛光光纤之后，偏移结构相对于成品多光纤套圈定位。

公开(公告)号：US20110229088A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US13050629

申请日：2011-03-17

申请人： Micah C. Isenhour ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  James P. Luther

发明人： Micah C. Isenhour ,  Dennis M. Knecht ,  James P. Luther

IPC分类号： G02B6/42

CPC分类号： G02B6/3849 ,  G02B6/3807 ,  G02B6/3866 ,  G02B6/4292

摘要： A fiber optic interface device (10) with a positionable cover (100) is disclosed. The device includes a ferrule (50) supported by a housing (21). The ferrule has a front section (65) with a surface (66) and is configured to support at least one optical path interface (OPI) at the front-section surface. The cover supports a cleaning member (170) and is positionable in open and closed positions. In the closed position, the cleaning member is proximate to the at least one optical path interface, and in the open position the at least one optical path interface is exposed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种具有可定位盖（100）的光纤接口装置（10）。 该装置包括由壳体（21）支撑的套圈（50）。 套管具有带有表面（66）的前部（65），并被配置为支撑在前表面处的至少一个光路接口（OPI）。 盖支撑清洁构件（170）并且可在打开和关闭位置定位。 在关闭位置，清洁构件靠近至少一个光路接口，并且在打开位置，暴露出至少一个光路接口。

公开(公告)号：US07856166B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US12231376

申请日：2008-09-02

申请人： Eric Biribuze ,  Christopher P. Lewallen ,  James P. Luther ,  Daniel S. McGranahan ,  Micah C. Isenhour

发明人： Eric Biribuze ,  Christopher P. Lewallen ,  James P. Luther ,  Daniel S. McGranahan ,  Micah C. Isenhour

IPC分类号： G02B6/00

CPC分类号： G02B6/4452 ,  G02B6/02342 ,  G02B6/3897

摘要： Patch panel assemblies (150) that contain patch panel modules (50) for use in optical fiber telecommunication systems are disclosed. One of the patch panel assemblies includes a front mounting frame (210F) and at least one internal mounting frame (210I) that support a plurality of patch panel modules. The patch panel assembly also includes a hinge assembly (224) configured allow bend-insensitive fiber cables (70) to be routed therethrough. One of the patch panel assemblies includes a housing (152) with a drawer (270) that supports a plurality of patch panel modules. The patch panel modules employ bend-insensitive optical fibers (12C) to connect front and rear ports (92, 98) so that the patch panels have a reduced size as compared to conventional patch panel modules. The patch panel assemblies include a cable distribution box (300) that can store excess cable and that assists in routing bend-insensitive fiber optic cables within the patch panel assembly interior (200) in order to connect to select patch panel module jacks (90).

公开(公告)号：US20100080511A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12241558

申请日：2008-09-30

申请人： James P. Luther ,  Darrin M. Miller

发明人： James P. Luther ,  Darrin M. Miller

IPC分类号： G02B6/36

CPC分类号： G02B6/3834 ,  G02B6/02342 ,  G02B6/02366 ,  G02B6/3847 ,  G02B6/3861 ,  G02B6/403

摘要： Methods for centering at least one optical fiber (10) having a centerline (16) in a connector ferrule (100) having at least one bore (120) with a central axis (AC) is disclosed. One method includes inserting a bare-fiber portion (13) into a ferrule bore so that at least a section (10S) of the bare-fiber portion extends beyond the ferrule front end (106). The method also includes selectively applying an amount of energy to the bare-fiber section to form a locally deformable region (19), and forming at a bulge (250) in the locally deformable region. The method also includes causing the bulge to form a force-fit with the bore at the ferrule front end, thereby substantially centering the optical fiber centerline along the bore central axis. Methods of centering nano-engineered optical fibers are also disclosed, wherein the optical fiber end is processed so that a substantially void-free fiber end (14) is made to substantially coincide with the ferrule front end. Methods directed to multiple optical fibers and multifiber ferrules are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了将具有中心线（16）的至少一个光纤（10）定位在具有至少一个具有中心轴线（AC）的孔（120）的连接器套圈（100）中的方法。 一种方法包括将裸光纤部分（13）插入套圈孔中，使得裸光纤部分的至少一部分（10S）延伸超过套圈前端（106）。 该方法还包括选择性地将一定量的能量施加到裸光纤部分以形成局部可变形区域（19），并且在局部可变形区域中以凸起（250）形成。 该方法还包括使凸起与套圈前端处的孔形成力配合，从而使光纤中心线沿着孔中心轴线大致居中。 还公开了纳米工程光纤对中的方法，其中处理光纤端，使得基本上无空隙的光纤端（14）被制成与套圈前端基本一致。 还公开了针对多根光纤和多光纤套圈的方法。