Optical waveguides – With disengagable mechanical connector – Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-04
2007-09-04
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
With disengagable mechanical connector
Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection
C385S053000, C385S055000, C385S056000, C385S058000, C385S060000, C385S061000, C385S062000, C385S063000, C385S064000, C385S066000, C385S067000, C385S068000, C385S070000, C385S072000, C385S076000, C385S077000, C385S078000, C385S079000, C385S080000, C385S081000, C385S082000, C385S083000, C385S084000, C385S085000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11416038
ABSTRACT:
An optical ferrule is provided with a ferrule body having a front face and at least one covering applied to the front face to protect the front face of the ferrule from a laser beam used during a trimming process. The optical ferrule may also have a second covering disposed between the front face of the ferrule and the first covering to assist in adhering the first covering to the optical ferrule. A method is also provided for applying the first covering or the first covering and the second covering to the front face of the ferrule. A method is also provided for trimming, and in particular, ablating portions of one or more optical fibers that protrude beyond the front face of the ferrule.
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Danley Jeffrey D.
Sachenlk Paul A.
Wagner Robert S.
Bernard Jeffrey S.
Blevins Jerry Martin
Corning Cable Systems LLC
Font Frank G.
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