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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 1993
Filed:
Jun. 29, 1992
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ronald R Schaffer, Harrisburg, PA (US);
Gary N Warner, Memphis, TN (US);
Assignee:
The Whitaker Corporation, Wilmington, DE (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
385 88 ; 385 92 ; 385 93 ; 385 52 ; 385 78 ;
Abstract
A discrete fiber optic receptacle assembly (10) formed of an interlocking main section (30) and end panel section (20) within which one or more active optical devices (50) may be seated and enclosed. The active optical devices (50) are urged into alignment by insertion of the end panel section (20) into the interlocking main section (30), and pegs (22) become anchored in notches (38) to maintain the alignment by a secure resistance fit.