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Apparatus for coupling an optical fiber to a structure at a desired angle

  • US 5,448,662 A
  • Filed: 02/24/1993
  • Issued: 09/05/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Apparatus for coupling an optical fiber to a structure comprising:

  • a fiber support mandrill for securable receiving said optical fiber;

    an elongated ball member having an elongated body and a first end for receiving said mandrill and a tapered, slightly rounded second end;

    a clamp having a rounded recess for receiving said slightly rounded second end such that said ball member and mandrill rotate said optical fiber to the desired angle relative to a surface of the structure; and

    means for securing said clamp to said structure to fix the desired angle.

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