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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 2007
Filed:
Jan. 08, 2004
Roy Guynn, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Michael L. Smith, Jefferson City, TN (US);
John Carberry, Talbott, TN (US);
Vincent J. Tekippe, Millersville, MD (US);
Roy Guynn, Blacksburg, VA (US);
Michael L. Smith, Jefferson City, TN (US);
John Carberry, Talbott, TN (US);
Vincent J. Tekippe, Millersville, MD (US);
Neptec Optical Solutions, Inc., Fremont, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for switching optical signals. An optical bench includes a plurality of through-openings for receiving a plurality of collimators and a plurality of actuators. The actuators include a mirror for redirecting an optical signal from one collimator to another. The collimators and actuators are secured to the optical bench by an adhesive system that includes opposing longitudinal slots containing adhesive securing the collimators and actuators to the optical bench.