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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 26, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 09, 2009
Applicant:
Willem Griffioen, Ter Aar, NL;
Inventor:
Willem Griffioen, Ter Aar, NL;
Assignee:
Draka Comteq B.V., , NL;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 6/26 (2006.01); G02B 6/42 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An automated optical switch for use in a central office to increase coupling density including a frame having a mating plate defining a plurality of precision alignment holes formed therethrough. In one embodiment, the precision alignment holes are sized and configured to receive corresponding pairs of optical fibers with polished end faces disposed within ferrules free of connector housings. In another embodiment, the precision alignment holes are sized and configured to receive optical fibers with polished end faces free of ferrules and connector housings.