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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 26, 1999
Daniel A. Estoque, Boulder, CO (US);
Kevin A. Keilbach, Boulder, CO (US);
Datex-Ohmeda, Inc., Louisville, CO (US);
Abstract
An over molded reflective optical fiber terminal ( ) generally includes an end portion of an optical fiber ( ) that has been stripped of its buffer ( ), a terminal block ( ), an integral mirror ( ) formed on the terminal block ( ), and an optical element such as a window ( ). The terminal block ( ) is preferably formed from transparent injection molded plastic. The block can be molded so as to define a profile for the mirror ( ). By virtue of this design, construction and alignment of the terminal/mirror system is simplified and costs are reduced. In addition, the reflective surface of the mirror ( ) may be protected against dust or other optical interference. Moreover, a compact reliable terminal system for off axis application is provided.