1979-12-20
1982-05-04
Lee, John D.
350 9621, G02B 726
Patent
active
043279643
ABSTRACT:
A simple low-cost fiber optic connector having a body member into which a ferrule is inserted and held in place by an expandable retainer which allows the ferrule to snap out of the assembly upon the application of a substantial pulling force, and thereby avoid damage to the fiber or to the connector. A preferred embodiment includes two aligned ferrules inserted into opposite sides of the body such that their tips meet at the center to interconnect the ends of two optical fibers. A multiple-ferrule embodiment is also contemplated.
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patent: 4205898 (1980-06-01), Matthews et al.
patent: 4217030 (1980-08-01), Howarth
patent: 4240695 (1980-12-01), Evans
Dierschke Eugene G.
Haesly Barry F.
Hailey Michael R.
Harris Richard D.
Donaldson Richard L.
Honeycutt Gary C.
Lee John D.
Sharp Melvin
Texas Instruments Incorporated
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