Abrading – Abrading process – Glass or stone abrading
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
Rose, Robert A. (Department: 3723)
Abrading
Abrading process
Glass or stone abrading
C451S053000, C451S391000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07140950
ABSTRACT:
A method of polishing a remote grip optical connector comprises providing an optical fiber having a stripped terminal end. The fiber is inserted through a connector body and ferrule, where the connector body has a gripping region. The optical fiber is secured in the gripping region of the connector body. The connector is heated to heat the optical fiber and the ferrule to an elevated temperature and the heated terminal end of the optical fiber is polished flush with the heated end face of the ferrule.
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Bryant Johnny P.
Bylander James R.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Rose Robert A.
Rosenblatt Gregg H.
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