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Optical fiber connector

US4149771A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1977
Grant dateApr 17, 1979
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Expiry dateOct 13, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3873
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spiral spring strip for coupling a pair of optical fibers which may be terminated with ferrules. The spring loop diameter is reduced by tension so as to grip the ferrules. Several spirals may be employed to form a multiway connector.

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