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Optical fiber connection apparatus

US10261264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2017
Grant dateApr 16, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3885
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multiple optical fiber connection apparatus comprises an outer housing to receive a plurality of optical fibers and a collar body disposed within the housing having a fiber comb portion disposed at a front portion of the collar body. The fiber comb portion includes an array of grooves, with each groove configured to guide an optical fiber disposed therein, and a ramp section adjacent the groove array, wherein the ramp section including a gradual rising portion.

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