US PATENT SUBCLASS 385 / 63
.~.~.~.~.~ Plate-type holding structure (e.g., jewel)

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385 /   HD   OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES

53  DF  WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR {4}
55  DF  .~ Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection {4}
56  DF  .~.~ Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) {3}
58  DF  .~.~.~ With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face {2}
60  DF  .~.~.~.~ Fiber end held in ferrule {6}
63.~.~.~.~.~ Plate-type holding structure (e.g., jewel)

DEFINITION

Classification: 385/63

Plate-type holding structure (e.g., jewel):

(under subclass 60) Subject matter wherein the ferrule has a planar surface through which the fiber passes.

(1) Note. "Jewels" are made of a very hard material and have an accurately machined hole therein for accommodating the optical fiber.