Method of terminating optical fiber utilizing a plastic alignment ferrule with polishing pedestal
January 21, 2012. 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 ReferencesSlicing method in fiber end preparation Universal optical waveguide alignment ferrule Concentric optic termination utilizing a fixture Optical fiber connector and means and method for centering optical fibers Optical fiber connector Optical fiber connector and article comprising same Connector for fiber optic member including polishing fixture and method of terminating same Fiber optic connector and method for terminating fiber optic transmission members Optical fiber connector Index matching film Patent #: 4991929 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 823305 filed on 01/21/1992US Classes:385/85, Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.)264/1.1, OPTICAL ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING264/1.25, Forming connector or coupler (e.g., fiber link, etc.)385/76, Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure385/77, At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face385/78, Fiber end held in ferrule385/80Adhesively fixedExaminersPrimary: Healy, BrianAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG02B 006/26B29D 011/00 AbstractAn injection molded plastic fiber alignment ferrule is provided with a polishing pedestal. The ferrule has an opening therethrough for receiving the end of a fiber, which extends beyond the pedestal. The fiber is cleaved and the end is severed. The ferrule is polished to remove the pedestal, resulting in a smoothly polished end surface.Field of SearchOptical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structureAt or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face Fiber end held in ferrule Adhesively fixed Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.) WITH SYNTHETIC RESIN BREAKING OR TEARING APPARATUS Combined with preliminary weakener or with nonbreaking cutter OPTICAL ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING Reshaping or treatment of an optical preform With wearing away of surface material (e.g., abrading or grinding) | |
