1982-05-24
1985-08-13
Lee, John
350 9618, G02B 726
Patent
active
045346160
ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic connector comprises a resilient ferrule member having a lens at a forward end which communicates with an internal bore in which a fiber optic transmission member is disposed with the end of the fiber optic transmission member being located substantially at the focal point of the lens. An index-matching material is located in the bore of the ferrule member to protect the fiber optic transmission member.
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Bowen Terry P.
Caron Bernard G.
Cooper Ronald F.
Glover Douglas W.
AMP Incorporated
LaRue Adrian J.
Lee John
Ness Anton P.
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