3m innovative properties company (20240345332). OPTICAL FERRULE HAVING COMPOUND STOPS simplified abstract
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OPTICAL FERRULE HAVING COMPOUND STOPS
Organization Name
3m innovative properties company
Inventor(s)
Michael A. Haase of St. Paul MN (US)
OPTICAL FERRULE HAVING COMPOUND STOPS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240345332 titled 'OPTICAL FERRULE HAVING COMPOUND STOPS
The abstract of the patent application describes an optical ferrule with compound stop features on opposing sides. These features have upper and lower contact surfaces, with the lower surface offset below the mating surface and the upper surface offset above it. The lower contact surface is also offset forward from the upper stop surface along the mating direction of the ferrule, with a connecting surface linking the two contact surfaces.
- The optical ferrule has compound stop features on opposing sides.
- Each stop feature has upper and lower contact surfaces.
- The lower contact surface is offset below the mating surface.
- The upper contact surface is offset above the mating surface.
- The lower contact surface is offset forward from the upper stop surface.
- A connecting surface links the upper and lower contact surfaces.
Potential Applications: - Fiber optic connectors - Telecommunications equipment - Optical networking devices
Problems Solved: - Ensures precise alignment of optical components - Prevents damage to delicate optical fibers
Benefits: - Improved optical performance - Enhanced durability and reliability - Simplified assembly process
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Optical Ferrules for High-Speed Data Transmission This technology can be used in the telecommunications industry for high-speed data transmission, improving the efficiency and reliability of optical networks.
Questions about Optical Ferrules: 1. How do compound stop features improve the performance of optical ferrules? Compound stop features help ensure precise alignment of optical components, leading to improved optical performance and reliability. 2. What are the potential applications of optical ferrules with compound stop features? These ferrules can be used in fiber optic connectors, telecommunications equipment, and optical networking devices to enhance performance and durability.
Original Abstract Submitted
an optical ferrule comprises first and second compound stop features respectively disposed at opposing sides of the optical ferrule. each compound stop feature has upper and lower contact surfaces. the lower contact surface is offset below the mating surface of the optical ferrule along a thickness axis perpendicular to the mating surface. the upper contact surface is offset above the mating surface along the thickness axis. the lower contact surface is offset forward from the upper stop surface along a mating direction of the optical ferrule. a connecting surface connects the upper contact surface and the lower contact surface.
