Fiber optic termination method and apparatus

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1981-04-08

1982-09-14

Lowe, James B.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Optical article shaping or treating

Utilizing plasma, electric, electromagnetic, particulate, or...

264230, 264248, 264337, 350 9624, 425508, 425517, 425521, B29C 2702, B29D 1100

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ABSTRACT:
The ends of plastic optical fibers forming a light-transmitting cable are fused in a manner so as to minimize light loss by applying heat to plasticize short end-length portions while containing portions rearwardly thereof within a cavity defined by means having sufficient thermal conductivity and mass that the rearward portions are not heated above the plastic fiber deformation temperature. Both methods and various forms of apparatus for practicing the methods are disclosed.

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