Ferrule assembly

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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

10514268

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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