Optical fibre connector

Details Optical fibre connector Optical fibre connector

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Connelly Cushwa, Michelle R (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With splice

Including splice joint reinforcement

C385S095000, C385S098000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07862245

ABSTRACT:
An optical fiber connector for forming a mechanical splice between first and second optical fibers comprises a connector body arranged to clamp the optical fibers therein, wherein the connector body is configured to be at least partially opened to release, or to allow insertion of, at least one of the optical fibers by a squeezing action applied to the connector body.

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