1985-03-15
1988-08-09
Sikes, William L.
350 9621, G02B 636
Patent
active
047623888
ABSTRACT:
A receptacle adapted for connection in tight fit with an optical connector plug having a protective guide member surrounding a ferrule accommodating an optical fiber therein and spaced away from the outer circumference of the ferrule. The receptacle comprises at least a first supporting member having a hollow passage capable of receiving the ferrule, and a second supporting member spaced from the first supporting member for receiving and supporting the protective guide member of the ferrule. The plug comprises at least a ferrule containing an optical fiber therein and adapted to be received in the hollow passage of the first supporting member of the receptacle, and a protective guide member surrounding the ferrule at a position spaced away from the outer circumference of the ferrule and adapted to be received in the space between the first and second supporting members of the receptacle.
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Ariga Sadakazu
Tanaka Toshiyasu
E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
Healy Brian M.
Sikes William L.
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