Index matching film

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1990-02-07

1991-02-12

Lee, John D.

G02B 638

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049919296

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an optical fiber connector comprising a connector receptacle, a mechanism associated with the connector receptacle for optically coupling two optical fibers together, and a compliant index matching film material positioned within the connector receptacle. When the optical fibers are inserted into the connector receptacle for optical coupling, the end faces of each of the optical fibers are in physical contact with the film material. Preferably, the connector is of the ferrule type, i.e., the optical fibers are located inside ferrules which are received and aligned within the connector receptacle so that the optical fibers are optically coupled together. A bayonet or threaded locking mechanism is associated with the connector receptacle and the ferrules for locking them into place within the connector receptacle.

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