Single optical fiber connector
Patent 4109994 Issued on August 29, 1978. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 17, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 17, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesLight source for optical waveguide bundle Method and apparatus for splicing optical fibers Connection method for two optical fibers having the same diameter Method and apparatus for splicing optical fibers Connector for an optical fibre link Patent #: 4050783 InventorApplicationNo. 05/769555 filed on 02/17/1977US Classes:385/82, Plural rods or balls structure385/79Lens-shaped ferruleExaminersPrimary: Corbin, John K.Assistant: Levy, Stuart S. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG02B 6/32 (20060101)G02B 6/38 (20060101) AbstractA connector for coupling a plurality of pairs of single optical fibers is disclosed. A pair of optical fiber terminations abut in a V-groove. Each termination comprises a set of more than three cylinders closely packed side-by-side to provide a plurality of interstitial apertures therebetween into which single fibers are individually inserted. Because the two terminations are positioned in the V-groove, the fibers in one termination will be accurately aligned with corresponding fibers in the other termination.Other References
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