1984-12-31
1987-03-03
Sikes, William L.
350 9620, G02B 636
Patent
active
046471502
ABSTRACT:
An arrangement for splicing two optical fibers together includes a tube into the respective ends of which each of the optical fibers is inserted. The tube has an eliptical cross-section. The tube is also curved and has an approximate 15.degree. arch along its major axis. This construction results in self alignment of the fiber ends in both a vertical and a horizontal direction. A housing is either formed with the tube in a one piece unit or is subsequently positioned around the tube after the optical fiber ends are spliced. An optical adhesive material may be inserted into the tube and sleeve to prevent light transmission loss due to Fresnel reflections.
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DeSanti Raymond J.
St.Pierre Girard T.
ITT Corporation
O'Halloran John T.
Sikes William L.
Ullah Akm E.
Werner Mary C.
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