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Fiber optic component assembly with a movable protective shield

  • US 5,506,922 A
  • Filed: 08/01/1994
  • Issued: 04/09/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a fiber optic component assembly for mating an optical fiber along an optic axis with an associated fiber optic transmission means, the component assembly includinga body having an end face for mating with the associated fiber optic transmission means, the end face of the body traversing said optic axis, anda movable protective shield adapted for attachment to said body to cover the end face thereof and prevent ingress of contamination thereinto and to protect operator'"'"'s eyes from intensive laser beam,wherein the improvement comprisesdiversion means on said movable protective shield in alignment with the optic axis to prevent light energy transmitted by said optical fiber from being reflected back toward the fiber.

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