Optical ferrule

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Duverne, J. F. (Department: 2839)

Optical waveguides

Accessories

External retainer/clamp

Reexamination Certificate

active

10625901

ABSTRACT:
An optical connector and a manufacturing method are disclosed. The method for manufacturing an optical connector achieving a mechanical coupling comprises embedding a length of at least one optical fiber in a body to form an assembly. It also comprises to remove, at a first end of the assembly, a portion to provide a beveled surface on a corresponding first end of the optical fiber at which light is reflected for a side coupling. Also, at a portion of a side of the assembly near the first end, the method comprises creating an optical surface to provide a flat coupling surface for said side coupling. The method also comprises removing, at a second end of the assembly, a portion to provide a flat abutment surface including a corresponding second end of the at least one optical fiber. The method also comprises providing at the second end of the assembly a mating structure for precision connecting with a complementary connector in which an optical waveguide is end-coupled with at least one of the optical fiber.

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Connector Cover for Bevelled Surfaces for Visual Alignment, vol. 39, No. 03, Mar. 1996 XP 000581692 p. 279.

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