1987-12-07
1989-01-17
Sikes, William L.
350 9618, 350 9621, G02B 636, G02B 726
Patent
active
047984317
ABSTRACT:
An optic fiber connection system is provided which enables the forming of a lens or bead at the end of an optic fiber by an electric arc established between a pair of electrodes, which avoids degradation of the electrodes with use. The contact has a forward portion with a hole along its axis for receiving the optic fiber, and a cross aperture extending perpendicular to the hole to receive the end of the optic fiber. The forward portion of the contact is formed of a ceramic or other high melting temperature dielectric, to allow the electrodes to be widely spaced to avoid their degradation, without shorting out the electric arc.
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patent: 4191447 (1980-03-01), Borsuk
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patent: 4598974 (1986-07-01), Munn et al.
Borsuk Leslie M.
Clark Kenneth M.
Coutts Bruce
ITT Corporation
Peterson T. L.
Sikes William L.
Wise Robert E.
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