Patent
1986-06-05
1988-04-12
Lee, John
350 9621, G02B 636
Patent
active
047370092
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is an independent optical ferrule, an optical connector employing the independent ferrule, and replaceable plug unit employing the independent ferrule. Also disclosed is a method of using the replaceable plug unit employing the independent ferrule. The independent ferrule includes a stem portion having both ends each confronting ones of optical elements such as an end ferrule. The independent ferrule further includes at least one optical fiber held in a fixed position in the stem and having the both ends flush with the end faces of the stem. The independent ferrule also includes a collar adapted to serve as positioning member upon assembly of said independent ferrule into the optical connector or the replaceable plug unit.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4090778 (1978-05-01), Phillips et al.
patent: 4362360 (1982-12-01), Mannschke
Asano Yasuo
Hakamata Naoshi
Kakii Toshiaki
Suzuki Shuzo
Lee John
Ngo John
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd.
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