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Optical waveguides – Accessories – External retainer/clamp

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C385S039000, C385S134000, C385S136000

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07447415

ABSTRACT:
Methods of attaching optical fibers to actuator tubes in the manufacture of scanning fiber devices are disclosed. In one aspect, a method may include applying a bead to an optical fiber of a scanning fiber device near a proximal end of a free end portion of the optical fiber. Then, the bead may be adhered at least partially within an actuator tube of the scanning fiber device by applying and curing an adhesive. Scanning fiber devices manufactured by such methods are also disclosed.

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