Patent ID: 6398421
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A coupling system for connecting a first light conduit to a second light conduit, the coupling system comprising:a first collar having a first opening, a first side adapted to couple to an end of the first light conduit, and a second side adapted to operatively engage with a second collar; a second collar having a second opening, a first side adapted to couple to an end of the second light conduit, and a second side adapted to operatively engage with the second side of the first collar; registration members for rotationally and axially aligning the first and second openings of the first and second collars at a conduit interface, wherein the registration members further comprise a fastening system for releasably attaching the first collar with the second collar; and at least one retaining mechanism to maintain axial engagement of the first collar with the second collar.