Optical waveguides – With splice – Including splice joint reinforcement
Patent
1992-03-02
1993-10-26
Lee, John D.
Optical waveguides
With splice
Including splice joint reinforcement
385 96, 385 98, 21912112, G02B 638
Patent
active
052573370
ABSTRACT:
In effecting an end-to-end fusion splice between two optical fibres, the optical fibres are introduced into opposite ends of two support members so that parts of the optical fibres protrude from the members. The fibres are secured in the members and the protruding parts are cut to form tails of predetermined lengths. The support members are then arranged in axial alignment and one is caused to move axially towards the other until the end faces of the protruding tails are spaced a predetermined distance apart. Fusion splicing is then effected, the support members are permanently secured together and mechanical protection for the fusion splice is provided.
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Grigsby Richard
Longhurst Philip C.
BICC Public Limited Company
Casella Anthony J.
Heartney Phan T.
Hespos Gerald E.
Lee John D.
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