公开(公告)号：US07207727B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-24

申请号：US10971891

申请日：2004-10-22

申请人： Hieu V. Tran ,  James P. Luther ,  Xin Liu ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Charles A. Yow, Jr.

发明人： Hieu V. Tran ,  James P. Luther ,  Xin Liu ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Charles A. Yow, Jr.

IPC分类号： G02B6/36

CPC分类号： G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3821 ,  G02B6/3875 ,  G02B6/389

摘要： A one-piece fiber optic receptacle is provided for aligning and optically connecting a plug ferrule with a back-side ferrule of like configuration. The fiber optic receptacle includes a receptacle housing defining an internal cavity opening through an external end and an opposed internal end, an alignment sleeve disposed within the internal cavity and received within the internal end of the receptacle housing, and a sleeve retainer removably secured to the internal end of the receptacle housing and operable for providing access to the alignment sleeve from the internal end of the receptacle housing. The fiber optic receptacle further includes biasing member supports that facilitate loading and ensure alignment of at least one biasing member during assembly and use. Tapered posts may be provided on at least one of the alignment sleeve and the sleeve retainer for retaining and guiding the at least one biasing member during assembly and use.

摘要翻译： 提供一体式光纤插座，用于对准和光学连接插头套圈与类似结构的背面套圈。 光纤插座包括容纳壳体，其限定通过外部端部和相对的内部端部的内部空腔开口，布置在内部空腔内并且容纳在插座壳体的内部端部内的对准套筒，以及可拆卸地固定到 插座壳体的内部端部并且可操作以从插座壳体的内端提供对准套筒的接近。 光纤插座还包括偏压构件支撑件，其有助于装配和确保在组装和使用期间至少一个偏置构件的对准。 锥形柱可以设置在对准套筒和套筒保持器中的至少一个上，用于在组装和使用期间保持和引导至少一个偏置构件。

公开(公告)号：US07044650B1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-16

申请号：US10971884

申请日：2004-10-22

申请人： Hieu V. Tran ,  Xin Liu ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Charles A. Yow, Jr.

发明人： Hieu V. Tran ,  Xin Liu ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Charles A. Yow, Jr.

IPC分类号： G02B6/36

CPC分类号： G02B6/3874

摘要： A one-piece fiber optic receptacle is provided for aligning and optically connecting a plug ferrule with a back-side ferrule of like configuration. The fiber optic receptacle includes a receptacle housing defining an internal cavity opening through an external end and an opposed internal end, an alignment sleeve disposed within the internal cavity and received within the internal end of the receptacle housing, and a sleeve retainer secured to the internal end of the receptacle housing and operable for providing access to the alignment sleeve from the internal end of the receptacle housing. The alignment sleeve includes a chamfer for guiding the back-side ferrule into the alignment sleeve. The sleeve retainer has an opening and a plurality of alignment ribs disposed about the opening for permitting angular rotation of the alignment sleeve relative to the sleeve retainer during insertion of the plug ferrule and the back-side ferrule into the alignment sleeve.

摘要翻译： 提供一体式光纤插座，用于对准和光学连接插头套圈与类似结构的背面套圈。 光纤插座包括容纳壳体，其限定通过外部端部和相对的内部端部的内部空腔开口，配置套筒，其设置在内部空腔内并容纳在插座壳体的内部端部内，并且套筒保持器固定到内部 插座壳体的端部并且可操作以从插座壳体的内端提供对准套筒的接近。 对准套筒包括用于将后侧套圈引导到对准套筒中的倒角。 套筒保持器具有一个开口和多个排列的肋条，围绕该开口设置，用于允许对准套筒相对于套筒保持器的角度旋转，以将插头套圈和后侧套圈插入对准套筒中。

公开(公告)号：US20080131056A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-05

申请号：US12011508

申请日：2008-01-28

申请人： Micah C. Isenhour ,  Christopher P. Lewallen ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Hieu V. Tran

发明人： Micah C. Isenhour ,  Christopher P. Lewallen ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Hieu V. Tran

IPC分类号： G02B6/38

CPC分类号： G02B6/4465 ,  G02B6/4475

摘要： A loopback device utilizing bend insensitive optical fiber to facilitate deployment of a connectorized fiber optic distribution cable through small-diameter conduit. A loopback device utilizing bend insensitive optical fiber for use within an optical network to route optical signals transmitted downstream along one or more optical fibers back upstream along the same or other optical fibers for the purpose of the determining the integrity of the downstream and upstream optical paths from a single upstream location. A loopback device including one or more bend insensitive optical fibers, a multi-fiber loopback ferrule and a dust cap for sealing engaging a connector plug attached to a distribution cable or a tether of a pre-engineered distribution cable assembly prior to installation of the distribution cable.

摘要翻译： 一种使用弯曲不敏感光纤的环回装置，以便于通过小直径导管部署连接的光纤配线。 一种使用弯曲不敏感光纤在光网络内使用的环回装置，用于将沿着一根或多根光纤的下行传输的光信号沿相同或其它光纤向上游传送，以确定下游和上游光路的完整性 从单个上游位置。 一种环回装置，包括一个或多个弯曲不敏感光纤，多光纤环回套圈和防尘盖，用于在安装分布之前密封连接到分配电缆或预设计布局电缆组件的系绳的连接器插头 电缆。

公开(公告)号：US06672772B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-06

申请号：US10003334

申请日：2001-10-31

申请人： Brian J. Gimbel ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Hieu V. Tran ,  Darrell Childers ,  Dennis M. Knecht

发明人： Brian J. Gimbel ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Hieu V. Tran ,  Darrell Childers ,  Dennis M. Knecht

IPC分类号： G02B636

CPC分类号： G02B6/3843 ,  G02B6/25 ,  G02B6/3861

摘要： Eccentricity of a optical fiber installed in a passageway of a ferrule is minimized by imposing a force on the end of the optical fiber projecting from the passageway at the ferrule end face to push the optical fiber to a desired position in the passageway, prior to curing an adhesive used for fixing the optical fiber in the passageway, so as to compensate for eccentricity of the passageway. In one embodiment, the force is imposed on the optical fiber by hanging a weight on the optical fiber. In another embodiment, the force is imposed on the optical fiber by using a pressurized jet of fluid. The point of application of the force, the magnitude of the force, and the viscosity of the adhesive are selected such that minimal optical fiber bending occurs, thereby assuring that the optical fiber is positioned at the desired position in the passageway for an appreciable distance from the ferrule end face along the passageway.

公开(公告)号：US20080101751A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11590382

申请日：2006-10-31

申请人： James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Christopher Paul Lewallen ,  Hieu V. Tran ,  Terry Cooke ,  Tory A. Klavuhn ,  Robert B. Elkins

发明人： James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Christopher Paul Lewallen ,  Hieu V. Tran ,  Terry Cooke ,  Tory A. Klavuhn ,  Robert B. Elkins

IPC分类号： G02B6/38

CPC分类号： G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/3863

摘要： A multi-fiber fiber optic ferrule comprising a ferrule body, at least one optically functional optical fiber received within at least one optical fiber bore defined by the ferrule body, and at least one optically non-functional guard fiber received within at least one guard fiber bore defined by the ferrule body. A multi-fiber ferrule defining at least one optical fiber bore opening through a front face, at least one optically functional optical fiber received within the ferrule and maintained within the at least one optical fiber bore, at least one guard fiber bore opening through the front face, and at least one optically non-functional guard fiber received within the at least one guard fiber bore.

摘要翻译： 一种多纤维光纤套圈，包括套圈主体，容纳在由所述套圈主体限定的至少一个光纤孔内的至少一个光学功能光纤，以及容纳在至少一个保护光纤内的至少一个光学非功能保护光纤 孔由套管体限定。 一种多纤维套管，其限定穿过前表面开口的至少一个光纤孔，容纳在所述套圈内并保持在所述至少一个光纤孔内的至少一个光学功能光纤，至少一个保护纤维孔穿过所述前部 面和至少一个光学上非功能的保护纤维，其被容纳在所述至少一个防护纤维孔内。

公开(公告)号：US07596293B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-29

申请号：US12011508

申请日：2008-01-28

申请人： Micah C. Isenhour ,  Christopher P. Lewallen ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Hieu V. Tran

发明人： Micah C. Isenhour ,  Christopher P. Lewallen ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Hieu V. Tran

IPC分类号： G02B6/00

CPC分类号： G02B6/4465 ,  G02B6/4475

摘要： A loopback device utilizing bend insensitive optical fiber to facilitate deployment of a connectorized fiber optic distribution cable through small-diameter conduit. A loopback device utilizing bend insensitive optical fiber for use within an optical network to route optical signals transmitted downstream along one or more optical fibers back upstream along the same or other optical fibers for the purpose of the determining the integrity of the downstream and upstream optical paths from a single upstream location. A loopback device including one or more bend insensitive optical fibers, a multi-fiber loopback ferrule and a dust cap for sealing engaging a connector plug attached to a distribution cable or a tether of a pre-engineered distribution cable assembly prior to installation of the distribution cable.

摘要翻译： 一种使用弯曲不敏感光纤的环回装置，以便于通过小直径导管部署连接的光纤配线。 一种使用弯曲不敏感光纤在光网络内使用的环回装置，用于将沿着一根或多根光纤的下行传输的光信号沿相同或其它光纤向上游传送，以确定下游和上游光路的完整性 从单个上游位置。 一种环回装置，包括一个或多个弯曲不敏感光纤，多光纤环回套圈和防尘盖，用于在安装分布之前密封连接到分配电缆或预设计布局电缆组件的系绳的连接器插头 电缆。

公开(公告)号：US07330624B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-12

申请号：US11406190

申请日：2006-04-18

申请人： Micah C. Isenhour ,  Christopher P. Lewallen ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Hieu V. Tran

发明人： Micah C. Isenhour ,  Christopher P. Lewallen ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Hieu V. Tran

IPC分类号： G02B6/00

CPC分类号： G02B6/4465 ,  G02B6/4475

摘要： A loopback device utilizing bend insensitive optical fiber to facilitate deployment of a connectorized fiber optic distribution cable through small-diameter conduit. A loopback device utilizing bend insensitive optical fiber for use within an optical network to route optical signals transmitted downstream along one or more optical fibers back upstream along the same or other optical fibers for the purpose of the determining the integrity of the downstream and upstream optical paths from a single upstream location. A loopback device including one or more bend insensitive optical fibers, a multi-fiber loopback ferrule and a dust cap for sealing engaging a connector plug attached to a distribution cable or a tether of a pre-engineered distribution cable assembly prior to installation of the distribution cable.

公开(公告)号：US07209375B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-24

申请号：US10638627

申请日：2003-08-11

申请人： Brian J. Gimbel ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Hieu V. Tran ,  Darrell Childers ,  Dennis M. Knecht

发明人： Brian J. Gimbel ,  James P. Luther ,  Thomas Theuerkorn ,  Hieu V. Tran ,  Darrell Childers ,  Dennis M. Knecht

IPC分类号： G02B6/38

CPC分类号： G02B6/3843 ,  G02B6/25 ,  G02B6/3861

摘要： Eccentricity of a optical fiber installed in a passageway of a ferrule is minimized by imposing a force on the end of the optical fiber projecting from the passageway at the ferrule end face to push the optical fiber to a desired position in the passageway, prior to curing an adhesive used for fixing the optical fiber in the passageway, so as to compensate for eccentricity of the passageway. In one embodiment, the force is imposed on the optical fiber by hanging a weight on the optical fiber. In another embodiment, the force is imposed on the optical fiber by using a pressurized jet of fluid. The point of application of the force, the magnitude of the force, and the viscosity of the adhesive are selected such that minimal optical fiber bending occurs, thereby assuring that the optical fiber is positioned at the desired position in the passageway for an appreciable distance from the ferrule end face along the passageway.

摘要翻译： 安装在套圈通道中的光纤的偏心度通过在从套管端面的通道突出的光纤端部施加力而将其固定到通道内的期望位置 用于将光纤固定在通道中的粘合剂，以补偿通道的偏心。 在一个实施例中，通过将重量悬挂在光纤上而将力施加在光纤上。 在另一个实施例中，通过使用加压的流体流将力施加在光纤上。 选择施加力的作用点，力的大小和粘合剂的粘度，使得发生最小的光纤弯曲，从而确保光纤位于通道中期望的位置，距离相当远 沿着通道的套圈端面。

公开(公告)号：US20090310916A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-17

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 ,  G02B6/00

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.

摘要翻译： 坚固的光纤连接器组件包括基本上中空的插头壳体; 以及设置在所述基本上中空的插头壳体内的胶体; 其中所述胶体包括构造成接合并保持包括光纤和一个或多个强度构件的光缆的第一部分; 其中所述胶体包括第二部分，所述第二部分构造成接合并保持包括光学套圈的连接器子组件; 其中所述胶体的第二部分包括一对相对的卡钩，其构造成与所述连接器子组件的相应的一对相对的凹部接合; 并且其中所述光纤和所述光学套圈是光耦合的。

公开(公告)号：US07985027B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-26

申请号：US11598926

申请日：2006-11-14

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

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

IPC分类号： G02B6/36

CPC分类号： G02B6/3831 ,  G02B6/3825 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/389

摘要： An adapter assembly for receiving and maintaining mating fiber optic connectors, comprising an adapter housing defining at least one feature for engaging with at least one plug housing engaged with at least one of the first and second fiber optic connectors, and at least one alignment member maintained within the adapter housing for receiving connective ends of each of the first and second fiber optic connectors. An adapter assembly for receiving and maintaining mating first and second fiber optic connectors, wherein the connectors may be similar or dissimilar and while reducing side load forces through the use of a stabilizing member.

摘要翻译： 一种用于接收和维持配对光纤连接器的适配器组件，包括限定用于与至少一个与第一和第二光纤连接器中的一个接合的至少一个插头壳体接合的适配器壳体，以及至少一个对准构件 在适配器壳体内，用于接收第一和第二光纤连接器中的每一个的连接端。 一种用于接收和维持配合的第一和第二光纤连接器的适配器组件，其中所述连接器可以是类似的或不相似的，并且通过使用稳定构件减少侧向载荷力。