Optical sensor assemblies and methods
US11633113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/2551
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical connector including a first optical fiber having a first diameter and having a core that includes a thermally expanded core portion adjacent a first end of the first optical fiber, a second optical fiber spliced to a second end of the first optical fiber, the second optical fiber having a second diameter less than the first diameter, and a connector bore having a first bore portion configured to receive the first end of the first optical fiber.
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