Patent
1984-08-03
1985-10-08
Sikes, William L.
350 9620, G02B 726
Patent
active
045456445
ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber connector capable of producing very low-loss single-mode fiber connections is disclosed. The connector utilizes two capillary cylinders for holding the fiber ends, and a multiplicity, preferably three, cylindrical alignment rods that provide multi-point support for the cylinders. At least one, preferably two, of the alignment rods carry a "flat" extending from one end of the rod for a substantial fraction of the length of the rod. The assembly is held together by appropriate means, e.g., a substantially triangular alignment fixture. The presence of antiparallel flat-carrying alignment rods permits simple alignment of the two fiber cores, typically by means of rotation of one or both of the capillary cylinders.
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DeVeau, Jr. George F.
Miller Calvin M.
AT&T Bell Laboratories
Pacher Eugen E.
Sikes William L.
Ullah Akm E.
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