Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
Patent
1994-07-01
1996-03-26
Bovernick, Rodney B.
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
385 58, 385 77, 385 81, 385 84, 385 88, G02B 636
Patent
active
055027849
ABSTRACT:
A connector for plastic optical fibers having improved heat resistance properties including a metallic core and a heat insulative tubular sleeve which surrounds the optical fiber. The outward tip of the metallic core is deformed to provide a mechanical, frictional engagement of the sleeve and optical fiber within the connector.
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Bovernick Rodney B.
Fibotech, Inc.
Guillot Robert O.
Sanghavi Hemang
Valquest Medical, Inc.
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