Patent ID: 6953288
Filing Date: 2005-10-11
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A laser safety connection system, resembling an SMA-style connection system, comprising a connector and a special receptacle for coupling radiation from a radiation source to an optical fiber, wherein: both said connector and said receptacle contain a proximal and a distal end, wherein proximal refers to a location that is closest to said radiation source when said connector is inserted into said receptacle, and wherein distal refers to a location that is farthest from said radiation source when said connector is inserted into said receptacle; said connector is attached to said optical fiber and comprises means to connect to said receptacle and a ferrule containing said optical fiber, and wherein said ferrule is shaped so that said ferrule can fit into and properly align with both said receptacle and standard SMA receptacles; and said receptacle is attached to a radiation source and comprises means to connect to said connector and means to prevent insertion of standard SMA connectors, wherein said preventive means allows said connector to fit into and properly align with said receptacle, but prevents standard SMA connectors from fitting into said receptacle.