Connector and method for coupling an end of a light-transmitting conduit
First Claim
1. A connector for coupling an end of a light-transmitting conduit, comprising:
- a pivotable socket for mounting adjacent an opening through which light from a light source passes and having a passage therethrough formed to allow an end of a light-transmitting conduit to be coupled to the socket, anda shutter piece extending from the socket so as substantially to block light passing through the opening from entering the passage when the socket is in a first position, and substantially to expose the opening to allow light passing through the opening to enter the passage and pass into the conduit when the socket is in a second position.
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Abstract
A connector for coupling an end of a light-transmitting conduit comprises a pivotable socket for mounting adjacent an opening through which light from a light source passes and having a passage therethrough formed to allow an end of a light-transmitting conduit to be coupled to the socket. The connector also comprises a shutter piece extending from the socket so as substantially to block light passing through the opening from entering the passage when the socket is in a first position, and substantially to expose the opening to allow light passing through the opening to enter the passage and pass into the conduit when the socket is in a second position.
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8 Claims
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1. A connector for coupling an end of a light-transmitting conduit, comprising:
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a pivotable socket for mounting adjacent an opening through which light from a light source passes and having a passage therethrough formed to allow an end of a light-transmitting conduit to be coupled to the socket, and a shutter piece extending from the socket so as substantially to block light passing through the opening from entering the passage when the socket is in a first position, and substantially to expose the opening to allow light passing through the opening to enter the passage and pass into the conduit when the socket is in a second position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for coupling an end of a light-transmitting conduit to a connector, comprising:
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providing a connector comprising a pivotable socket having a passage therethrough and including a shutter piece extending therefrom, placing the socket in a first position in which the shutter piece substantially blocks light passing through an opening from entering the passage of the socket, and coupling an end of a light-transmitting conduit to the socket when the socket is in the first position and then pivoting the socket to a second position to substantially expose the opening and substantially align the passage with the opening to allow the light passing through the opening to enter the conduit. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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