Cleaning mechanism for fiber optic connectors
CA 2308318 A1 · Owner: Mcdonald, A. John · Inventors: Mcdonald, A. John; Elledge, Jeffrey R.; Childers, Darrell R.
Overview
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A device for cleaning the polished end faces of fibers of an optical connector having, guide pins is provided. The device has a surface with at least one rail disposed on the surface. The rail has a height above the surface sufficient to accommodate guide pins extending from an, optical connector. A system for cleaning the polished end faces of fibers of an optical connector, is also provided that includes an overlay disposed on the cleaning device. A guide member that, is disposed on top of the overlay is also provided for receiving the optical connector. A method, for cleaning an optical connector with the disclosed device and system is also provided.
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Why it's free to use
- Filed May 12, 2000. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended May 12, 2020.
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