1989-06-14
1990-09-11
Sikes, William L.
350 962, G02B 638
Patent
active
049559761
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are aligned plug optical fiber connectors. A preferred embodiment of the inventive connector comprises two cylindrical glass plugs, a glass alignment block of L-shaped cross-section, and a bifurcated metal spring clip that separately urges each plug against the two reference surfaces formed by the arms of the alignment block. The presence of a recessed portion of one of the reference surfaces is optional and can facilitate rotational tuning of the fiber connector.
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Freeman Lucius J.
Gagen Paul F.
AT&T Bell Laboratories
Ngo John
Pacher E. E.
Sikes William L.
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