Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-27
2008-05-27
Connelly-Cushwa, Michelle (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
C385S060000, C385S091000, C065S433000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07377700
ABSTRACT:
A process for preparing terminated fibers comprising: (a) positioning at least one fiber in a ferrule such that a portion of the fiber extends beyond the mating face of the ferrule; (b) affixing the fiber relative to the ferrule; and (c) cleaving the portion of the fiber.
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Baechtle David
Hultermans Antonius
Manning Randy
Van Geffen Sjoerd
Connelly-Cushwa Michelle
Rahll Jerry T.
Tyco Electronics Corporation
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