초록 ▼

An optical connector provides the reliability of a butt-coupled connection with the mating simplicity of an expanded-beam coupling arrangement. In an example embodiment, an optical fiber connector arrangement includes a first ferrule having an expanded-beam arrangement disposed therein. The expanded

An optical connector provides the reliability of a butt-coupled connection with the mating simplicity of an expanded-beam coupling arrangement. In an example embodiment, an optical fiber connector arrangement includes a first ferrule having an expanded-beam arrangement disposed therein. The expanded-beam arrangement within the first ferrule includes a first lens that is coupled to a first optical fiber and a second lens that is coupled to a second optical fiber, wherein the second optical fiber protrudes from the first ferrule. The connector arrangement further includes a second ferrule arranged to receive the first ferrule. The second ferrule supports a third optical fiber and is shaped to receive the first ferrule. The second optical fiber is butt-coupled to the third optical fiber within the second ferrule when the second ferrule is engaged with the first ferrule.

대표청구항 ▼

An optical connector provides the reliability of a butt-coupled connection with the mating simplicity of an expanded-beam coupling arrangement. In an example embodiment, an optical fiber connector arrangement includes a first ferrule having an expanded-beam arrangement disposed therein. The expanded

An optical connector provides the reliability of a butt-coupled connection with the mating simplicity of an expanded-beam coupling arrangement. In an example embodiment, an optical fiber connector arrangement includes a first ferrule having an expanded-beam arrangement disposed therein. The expanded-beam arrangement within the first ferrule includes a first lens that is coupled to a first optical fiber and a second lens that is coupled to a second optical fiber, wherein the second optical fiber protrudes from the first ferrule. The connector arrangement further includes a second ferrule arranged to receive the first ferrule. The second ferrule supports a third optical fiber and is shaped to receive the first ferrule. The second optical fiber is butt-coupled to the third optical fiber within the second ferrule when the second ferrule is engaged with the first ferrule. ed at the proximal end, comprising: a piston disposed in said assembly for transferring said bone cement from said assembly to said proximal end; a plunger extendable from said piston for forcing said bone cement through said aperture; and, a transfer mechanism coupled to the assembly adjacent for advancing said piston and said plunger in unison and for advancing said plunger relative to said piston, the transfer mechanism moves said piston and said plunger in unison to a stop position that limits further movement of said piston and thereafter moves said plunger relative to said piston and into said aperture, said transfer mechanism includes a cap surrounding said distal end, a first advancement mechanism interconnected between said cap and said distal end for moving said piston and said plunger in unison, and a second advancement mechanism for moving said plunger relative to said piston, said second advancement mechanism includes a rack on said plunger and a gear engaging said rack to move said plunger relative to said pist