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Optical coupling

  • US 5,745,620 A
  • Filed: 12/08/1995
  • Issued: 04/28/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An optical coupling comprisinga receptacle having an opening;

  • a beam stop comprising a wall that encloses at least a portion of said opening;

    an optical radiation source mounted in said receptacle; and

    a connector plug adapted for engagement into said receptacle opening, said connector plug including a radiation receptor for receiving optical radiation from said optical radiation source when said connector plug is engaged in said receptacle opening, radiation from said radiation source engaging said beam stop when said connector plug is disengaged from said receptacle.

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