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Fiber optic monitoring device

  • US 5,251,278 A
  • Filed: 05/22/1992
  • Issued: 10/05/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/22/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for monitoring at least one transmitted signal in a light carrying means, said apparatus comprising:

  • tapping means for tapping into said light carrying means and obtaining a portion of said transmitted signal; and

    viewing means for viewing said portion of said transmitted signal, said viewing means receiving said portion from said tapping means and dispersing said portion of said transmitted signal over a solid angle, said solid angle dimensioned so that said dispersed light can be seen without the need to be aligned with the axis of said optical fiber to receive said portion from said tapping means.

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