Apparatus for shaping the end of an optical fiber

Details Apparatus for shaping the end of an optical fiber Apparatus for shaping the end of an optical fiber

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Doan, Jennifer (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

C385S135000, C385S136000, C385S137000

Reexamination Certificate

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07978950

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for shaping an end of an optical fiber. The apparatus may include a frame and a clamp constructed to hold the optical fiber in a fixed location relative to the frame. The apparatus may further include a tip shaper supported by the frame and movable in a first direction toward and away from the clamp, and moveable in a second direction that lies in a plane transverse to the first direction to shape the end of the optical fiber when the tip shaper is placed in contact with the optical fiber. The apparatus may include an abrasive substrate which abrades the end of the fiber.

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